AFL Northern Territory

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AFL Northern Territory
Founded1917 (1917)
Headquarters Marrara Oval
Location Marrara, Darwin

AFL Northern Territory is the governing body for Australian rules football in the Northern Territory of Australia. It supervises multiple leagues, but is mainly concerned with the co-ordination of the Northern Territory Football League. The body is officially affiliated with the Australian Football League.

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