i've grown up in a afl dominated environment, anything that was sport that was discussed between my mates was afl, i hated the game, so whenever they talked about it, i'd leave.
However i wasn't the smartest tool in the shed, now i use this against them, what ppl can do is whenever they are aroud ppl of the afl breed, always talk about league, heres some hints, whenever you are talking to ANY1
Use the term FOOTY to descirbe league and not afl
Wen they talk about tigers (richmond, and bulldogs (western)) and all those sh!t AFL teams, always talk to them as if they r talking about league.
When they mention players names, like (priddis of eagles) respond as if they are talking about luke priddos (panthers)
When they ask u what u did on the weekend always talk about footy, watched it, went to it, best times of my weekend,tell them every1 was there, went out afterwards talk it up, like its the best, cause thats what it is even if u have to manipulate stuff like HE GOT SMASHED, GOT A TRY IN THE LAST SECOND TO WIN, then when they described their afl game, where the highlight was the running thru the banner, looked real bored and disinterested, as soon as they have a pause talk league.
Take a few mates to the game (i only have the western force, but i got 3 season tickets so i could always take two mates, they really enjoyed it, even tho they were afl breed)
Even if they mention afl in a sentence, act as if u never heard it and as if they never said it, completely ignore anything to do with afl mentioned.
But ppl in customer service industry u have the upper hand, (y job at a nightclub, i cant even hear myself breath, so i try my hardest to promote it but others could do alot more)
Of course u cant do this all the time, but when promoting the game hope these help.
NSW ppl, good luck.
