Xavier Clarke is urging the AFL to continue using world-class stadiums to host the Indigenous All Stars following the raging success of the match against Fremantle in Perth.
A record crowd of 37,865 was at Optus Stadium on Saturday to see the Clarke-coached Indigenous All Stars smash Fremantle by 43 points -- 16.12 (108) to 9.11 (65).
The crowd dwarfed the previous record of 17,500 at Darwin's TIO Stadium in 2003 when the All Stars beat Carlton by 73 points.
The last time the Indigenous All Stars match was held in 2015, a sell-out crowd of 10,000 was present at Perth's Leederville Oval as the Eagles secured an eight-point win.
The only time the match was hosted at a major stadium - at the MCG in 1985 - less than 6000 fans turned up for the match.
But the best-of-the-best Indigenous players made themselves available for Saturday's match against Fremantle, and the fact it was hosted at a major stadium after a decade-long break also helped to draw in a huge crowd.
Players and fans alike are keen for the concept to be played on a more regular basis, and Clarke says using world-class stadiums is a must.
"Everyone will want a piece of it," Clarke said.
"If it's here in Perth, well great. But if it's at Melbourne, put it on the G.
"I think just put it on a big, first-class stadium, and the people will come."
Clarke is aiming to become the first Indigenous head coach of the AFL era, and his efforts in charge of the All Stars team has helped boost his cause.
The current North Melbourne assistant encouraged his Indigenous All Stars to play with flair, and they obliged to perfection in the 16.12 (108) to 9.11 (65) victory.
Jy Simpkin won the Polly Farmer medal as best afield after tallying 30 disposals, 10 clearances and one goal.
The North Melbourne skipper hopes his huge effort flows into the season proper.
"It was so fun. I can't remember enjoying football that much," Simpkin said.
"I've had a couple of down years, the last two years, personally.
"But I've put myself in a good spot over the off-season pre-season, to come out and have a good season.
"I think today I showed that I can play some good footy, and hopefully I can continue that going forward."
Simpkin hopes the Indigenous All Stars game will now be played more often.
"We do love getting together and playing and it's such an awesome spectacle," Simpkin said.
"I reckon the crowd would have loved it. Everyone loved it.
"Fingers crossed we can have it more regularly. I wouldn't mind playing in a few more before my career is over."
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir also gave the concept a big tick, saying he would like to see it every two years or so.
