The popularity of NFL has increased a lot over the past 10 years.. particularly with the younger crowd... One theory I have is that its a great betting sport and Aussies are pretty crazy gamblers.. so as sports gambling is now pretty prevalent in all bars than this has helped increase the interest..
GIven the time difference with the night US games lining up with lunchtime on the East Coast of Aust, its pretty common to walk into a bar at that time and there being at least one TV on showing the game,..