Central Australian Football League

The Central Australian Football League (CAFL) is an Australian rules football competition operating out of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia. Established in 1947, the CAFL is the oldest, most popular and important football league in Central Australia.

Central Australian Football League match at Traeger Park, Alice Springs

It is notable for producing VFL/AFL players such as Darryl White, Joel Bowden and Liam Jurrah.

The home of the CAFL is Traeger Park. The CAFL organises the annual Ngurratjuta Town Vs Country Challenge event and local Rec Footy competitions.

Current clubs

Premier Division

Colours Club Nickname Founded Premierships Premiership years Notes
Alkamilya Panthers 2011 1 2023 (Senior Womens' comp) Only field senior womens' team
Federal Demons 1947 14 1950, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1974, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2023
Pioneer Eagles 1947 32 1947, 1948, 1989, 1951, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2009, 2010, 2022
Rovers Double Blues 1947 14 1952, 1954, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1986, 1988, 1996, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
South Alice Springs Kangaroos 7 1984, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2014
West Alice Springs Bloods 1968 8 1979, 1980, 1982, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Community League

Colours Club Nickname
Arlparra Dockers
Ltyentye Apurte Eagles
Mt Allan Eagles
Mutitjulu Cats
Papunya Eagles
Titjikala Hawks
Ti Tree Roosters
Utju Tigers
Western Aranda Bulldogs
Yuendumu Magpies

Premiers

Pioneer Football Club CAFA Premiers 1953

List of premiers for the CAFL Premier division.

See also

References


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