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Does AFL = Aviary Football League?

To: John Harris <>
Subject: Does AFL = Aviary Football League?
From: Carl Clifford <>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:03:57 +1000
And all we are left with are the Galahs.

Carl Clifford

On 21/08/2012, at 3:41 PM, John Harris <> wrote:

> Yes Carl,
> There are 5 birds at the top of the AFL ladder - swans, hawks, crows, magpies 
> and eagles. In fact they are the only birds in the whole 18 team competition. 
> Reminds me of parliament back in the 80's - a hawke, peacock and many 
> galahs....
> 
> Yours in all things Green
> John Harris
> Wildlife Experiences
> 0409090955
> 
> On Aug 21, 2012 11:55 AM, "Carl Clifford" <> wrote:
> Dear B-A,
> 
> A question was posed by a contributor to the Sydney Morning Herald's Column 8 
> today.
> Given that so many AFL teams have bird names as nicknames. eg Hawks, Crows, 
> Swans etc. and so many so-named are perched at the top of the ladder, does 
> AFL actually stand for Aviary Football League?
> 
> Perhaps some Sherrinologists could elucidate.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Carl Clifford
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