Australian rules football
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Australian rules football is a sport that originated in the state of Victoria, Australia. Today it is the most popular spectator sport throughout Australia with the exception of the states of Queensland and New South Wales, where rugby league dominates, as well as Canberra, where rugby union and rugby league vie for supremacy.
UnderstandThe origins of Australian rules football are unclear, though at first glance it appears to be a cross between rugby football and association football (soccer).
Australian Football LeagueThe Australian Football League (AFL) is the premier professional competition in the sport. The competition originated in Victoria, and was originally called the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Other leaguesIn addition to the fully professional Australian Football League, each state has a semi-professional state league, and numerous regional leagues.
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