New South Wales is probably unique among Australian states and territories in that, historically, the highest standard of football has not been played in the state capital, but in outlying regions such as the Riverina and Broken Hill. Nevertheless, in the interests of consistency, it is the Sydney-based, ostensible state competition which is dealt with here, while you will find information about both the Broken Hill Football League (BHFL) and the various competitions which have existed in the Riverina in the New South Wales listings in the Other Leagues section.
Formed: 1903
Name History: 1903-26 New South Wales Australian Football League (NSWAFL); 1927-73 New South Wales Australian National Football League (NSWANFL); 1974-80 NSWAFL; 1981-86 Sydney Football League (SFL); 1987-89 New South Wales Australian Football League State League (NSWAFL State League); 1990-98 SFL; 1999-present Sydney AFL
Current and Former
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Some Other Relevant Links: Sydney AFL Ladder Positions Sydney AFL Summary Chart James Edward Phelan - The Father Of Sydney Football