AFL Sydney Clubs

AFL Sydney brings together local clubs across Greater Sydney, providing opportunities for men, women and young footballers to play, develop and compete in Australian Rules Football. Through senior, underage and Masters competitions, it offers different levels of football for players with a wide range of experience, abilities and ambitions.

The competition has deep roots in Sydney’s sporting history. Australian Rules Football has been played in the city since the nineteenth century, with organised senior competition re-established in 1903. The league evolved through several names and structures before adopting the AFL Sydney name in 2009, continuing a tradition built by generations of players, clubs, volunteers and supporters.

AFL Sydney and the Sydney Football League

From April 2027, AFL Sydney will operate alongside the new Sydney Football League (SFL). While the SFL will provide New South Wales’ premier-level competition, AFL Sydney will continue to deliver men’s and women’s divisional football, underage competitions and Masters football. The two competitions will have distinct roles, maintaining opportunities for both higher-level development and ongoing community participation.

The introduction of the SFL does not replace AFL Sydney or remove its role within participating clubs. Additional teams fielded by SFL clubs will continue competing in the appropriate AFL Sydney divisions, allowing clubs to offer a range of playing opportunities within the same football community.

For the Pennant Hills Demons, AFL Sydney remains an important part of the Club’s football program. Alongside its four SFL teams from 2027, Penno remains committed to divisional and Masters football—supporting emerging players, experienced footballers and those who value the competition, friendships and enjoyment of club footy.