Football in Australia
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Football in Australia can refer to several different sports, however the use of the word "Football" is different in areas, see Football (word) for more information:
- Australian rules football – The main governing body and competition are both known as the Australian Football League (AFL).
- Rugby League – Governed in Australia by the Australian Rugby League. The main competition is the National Rugby League (NRL). See also Rugby league in Australia.
- Rugby Union – In Australia the sport is governed in Australia by the Australian Rugby Union. There is no major 'national' competition, but also see Super 14. See also Rugby union in Australia.
- Football (soccer) – Generally known in Australia as soccer. The governing body is Football Federation Australia and the main club competition is the A-League. See also Football (soccer) in Australia.
- American football and Canadian football – Generally known in Australia as "gridiron". The ruling body in Australia is Gridiron Australia.
- Gaelic Football - Gaelic Football & Hurling Association of Australasia [link]
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