Dude. That's a fantastic idea. Puts all the focus on a specific goal. The AFL should do this.
Two years from now, we're going to have a match between Melbourne and Sydney; with the applicants who've lost the most % pulling on the jersey to represent their home state.
I quit smoking cold turkey after 12 years and honestly its just about re-wiring your brain through repeating the desired behaviors until they're part of your code. I'll go literally months without thinking about smoking, then when I do; its just to reflect on how glad I am that I got out of it.
I never thought this would be possible. I just assumed I'd always miss it; for the rest of my life.