The Canterbury Australian Football League is an Australian rules football competition in New Zealand and is one of the Leagues governed by AFL New Zealand. The league was formed in 1974 and became the Canterbury Australian Football League in 1998. The league includes both senior men's, women's teams and junior teams. Competition runs from late August to early November. Current Men's Clubs Eastern Blues Official Site University Cougars Mid Canterbury Eagles Official Site Christchurch Bulldogs Current Women's Clubs Eastern Blues Girl Titans Southern Storm Northern Girls External links Official Canterbury Australian Football League Site Official Mid Canterbury Eagles Football League Site Australian rules football competitions in New Zealand Women's Australian rules football leagues