The NSW and Victorian NPL (National Premier Leagues) are of a higher standard than that of the smaller states.
NSW NPL (12 teams, 11 in Sydney, plus Wollongong), draws on a population of approx 5.5 million (and probably a higher % of football players within that popn than in NZ). I watch NSW NPL every week and watched ASBP for the last 10 years. ASBP is of a lower standard (technical ability, speed of play) than NSW NPL (excluding ACFC).
But staying on topic, it's 31 degrees and about 70% humidity in Port Moresby today. Thankfully not much rain on the extended forecast.