because it it a very competetive sport and dates back to the 1800s
AFL Quebec was created in 2008.
AFL Record was created in 1912.
AFL on NBC was created in 2003.
AFL Canberra was created in 1924.
AFL Victoria was created in 1999.
AFL Live was created on 2011-04-21.
AFL Challenge was created on 2009-09-10.
AFL South Africa was created in 2003.
Boston Shamrocks - AFL - was created in 1936.
Philadelphia Quakers - AFL - was created in 1926.
Boston Bulldogs - AFL - was created in 1926.
AFL Canada was created on 2004-07-30.