Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFL | 47 | — | 0 | 2561 | 2558 99.9% |
| 20 | — | 0 | 859 | 858 99.9% | |
| Australian Football League | 16 | — | 0 | 16 | 14 87.5% |
| Proudly supported by Netball Australia. | 15 | — | 0 | 81 | 81 100% |
| AFL Football | 12 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 0% |
| Proudly supported by Cricket Australia | 12 | — | 0 | 48 | 48 100% |
| www.afl.com.au | 8 | — | 0 | 15 | 11 73.3% |
| afl.com.au | 8 | — | 0 | 10 | 9 90% |
| here | 8 | — | 0 | 36 | 36 100% |
| AFL.com.au | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| AFL Grand Final | 6 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| the original | 5 | — | 0 | 11 | 2 18.2% |
| http://www.afl.com.au/internationalcup/fixture/ | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Official site of the Australian Football League | 5 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% |
| AFLW | 5 | — | 0 | 267 | 267 100% |
| https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460923/hawthorn-hawks-midfielder-will-day-impresses-in-training-ahead-of-2026-season-after-injury-issues | 4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 0% |
| Click here | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Australian Rules Football | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Privacy Policy | 4 | — | 0 | 160 | 160 100% |
| https://www.afl.com.au/ | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Full match coverage and stats | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| afl | 3 | — | 0 | 33 | 33 100% |
| click here | 3 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460999/final-siren-afls-biggest-names-like-marcus-bontempelli-and-max-gawn-to-star-in-new-documentary-series | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 0% |
| AFL website | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460944/pies-pair-facing-delayed-season-start-after-training-injuries | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 0% |
| Careers | 2 | — | 0 | 136 | 136 100% |
| FAQs | 2 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% |
| About AFL | 2 | — | 0 | 133 | 133 100% |
| fourth-round pick from WC | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| first-round pick from Melb | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| HERE | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| AFL Logo afl.com.au | 2 | — | 0 | 109 | 109 100% |
| third-round pick from Ess | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Broadcast Guide | 2 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| The Traders | 2 | — | 0 | 175 | 175 100% |
| TG @LINKS_DEALER | EFFECTIVE SEO LINKS FOR WWW.AFL.COM.AU | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| History | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Australian football | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Aussie Rules | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Aussie Rules Football | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| third-round pick from Melb | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://www.afl.com.au/news/1461396/adelaide-crows-ruck-reilly-obrien-says-tom-de-koning-luke-jackson-and-bailey-williams-will-benefit-most-from-new-afl-rules | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| third-round pick from Rich | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460905/collingwood-magpies-forward-bobby-hill-takes-leave-of-absence-due-to-personal-reasons | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| the AFL | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| AFL Match Centre | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Match Centre | 2 | — | 0 | 24 | 24 100% |
| https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460907/sydney-swans-win-the-race-for-vfl-premiership-coach-stewart-edge | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to afl.com.au?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to afl.com.au, sorted by the number of referring domains using each anchor. Anchor texts range from branded terms (like the domain name itself) to keyword-rich phrases that describe the linked content. The distribution of anchor texts reveals how other websites perceive and describe afl.com.au.
What is anchor text?
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. Search engines use anchor text as a signal to understand what the linked page is about. For example, if many sites link to a page using the anchor text "best running shoes," search engines infer that the page is relevant to that topic. Anchor text appears in several forms: exact-match (contains target keywords), branded (uses the company or domain name), generic (like "click here"), and naked URLs.
Why is anchor text analysis important for SEO?
Anchor text analysis helps identify potential SEO risks and opportunities. A natural backlink profile has diverse anchor texts including branded terms, generic phrases, and topic-relevant keywords. Over-optimization, where too many backlinks use the same exact-match keyword anchor, can trigger search engine penalties. Conversely, understanding which anchors drive the most authority (measured by referring domain count and DR) helps prioritize link building efforts.
How many unique anchor texts does afl.com.au have?
The anchor text report for afl.com.au displays all distinct anchor texts grouped by their hash. Each row shows how many unique referring domains use that anchor, the total number of links, and the dofollow percentage. A high number of unique anchors generally indicates a healthy, natural backlink profile with diverse link sources.