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AFL

1 American  

  1. American Federation of Labor.

  2. American Football League.

A.F.L. 2 American  
Or A.F. of L.

abbreviation

  1. American Federation of Labor.

AFL British  

abbreviation

  1. Australian Football League: the national body for Australian Rules football

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The Duke, a keen rugby player in his youth, also tried has hand at AFL under the watchful eye of Bulldogs player Adam Treloar.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Brown first shared the news in a direct message to The Daily Aus's social media account after watching coverage of recent incidents of homophobia in the AFL.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

After the Olympics, the stadium will become the home of AFL and cricket in Queensland.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

There are 16 professional teams from Australia in the NRL, while there are 18 pro teams in the AFL.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

On August 11, 1919, the AFL granted a charter to the Boston Social Club, designating it as Boston Police Union No. 16,807.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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