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Excerpt from laughable AFL etiquette brochure (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leaflet

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'excerpt' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'from laughable afl etiquette brochure' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LEAFLET' can be found hidden inside 'laughable afl etiquette brochure'.

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(Other definitions for leaflet that I've seen before include "Small pamphlet" , "Single printed sheet" , "A pamphlet giving information" , "Tract" , "Handbill, flyer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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