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Canterbury Australian Football League

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Canterbury Australian Football League (CAFL)
FormerlyCanterbury Australian Football Association (CAFA)
SportAustralian rules football
Founded1974; 50 years ago (1974)
No. of teams4
CountryNew Zealand
Official websitewww.cafl.co.nz

The Canterbury Australian Football League is an Australian rules football competition in New Zealand and is one of the Leagues governed by AFL New Zealand. The league was formed in 1974 and became the Canterbury Australian Football League in 1998. The league includes both senior men's, women's teams and junior teams. Competition runs from late August to early November.

Current Men's Clubs

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Colours Club Nickname Founded Premierships Premiership years
Blues (formerly Eastern Blues) Blues 1999 8 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2022, 2023
Christchurch Bulldogs 2006 6 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019
Mid Canterbury Eagles 2003 5 2011, 2012, 2015, 2020, 2021
University Cougars 2000 3 2004, 2005, 2018

Current Women's Clubs

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  • Dolphins
  • Panthers
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