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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

Cam Rayner of the Brisbane Lions celebrates on the field after his team won the AFL Grand Final, defeating the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

"My advice to the AFL would be, let's celebrate the players who may not be the most successful, but they're the most important players in our community."

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Brown said he believes there are currently gay and bisexual players in the AFL who remain closeted.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 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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