The Australian Football League, often abbreviated as AFL, is the primary professional league for Australian rules football in Australia. However, there are a few synonyms that can be used in place of the full name of the league. One of the most common synonyms is simply "footy," which is a popular Australian term for Australian rules football in general. Another synonym is "Aussie rules," which is often used by international audiences who may not be familiar with the specific terminology used in Australia. Some people also refer to the AFL as the "Victorian Football League," which was the original name of the league when it was founded in Victoria in 1897.