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| Sport | Australian Rules Football |
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| Founded | 1988 |
| Administrator | AFL Northern Territory |
| No. of teams | 11 |
| Headquarters | Katherine Showgrounds |
| Current premiers | Katherine Camels (Men's, 4th premiership), Arnhem Crows (Women's) |
| Most premiers | Katherine South Crocs (9 Men's premierships) |
| Official website | PlayHQ |
The Big Rivers Football League (formerly the Katherine District Football League and Big Rivers Australian Football League) is an Australian rules football competition in the Northern Territory, Australia based in the Katherine region. Its governing body is AFL Northern Territory. It consists of 11 clubs, of which 2 are currently women's only, being Eastside FC and Katherine South (both having men's teams in previous seasons). In 2025, new teams Ngaliwurru Lions, Gulf Storm and Katherine River Sporting Club have joined the senior men's division, replacing Eastside FC. During its inaugural season (1988/89) K. Watson, for the Kirby's Agents, successfully claimed the leagues first MVP award.
Contents
- Current clubs
- Men
- Women
- Men's sides in recess
- Former clubs
- Premierships (Mens)
- 2011 Ladder
- 2012 Ladder
- 2023 Men's Ladder
- 2024 Men's Ladder
- See also
- References
- External links
It consists of 1 Senior Men's (8 teams) and 1 Senior Women's Division (5 teams), plus Under 16's Boys, Under 16's Girls and Under 12 Mixed Divisions played during school terms. Most games are played at the Katherine Showgrounds, with the exception of a few games where teams get home community games or when the Showgrounds aren't available for use.
