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Soccer lingo dictionary12/23/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() It has been used in Europe for over 20 years but only came to prominence in AFL when Sydney's Nick Malceski was the first player to undergo the procedure in 2008.Īdvantage paid: umpiring decision in which play continues after an infringement if the team with the ball is infringed upon rather than stop play to award the free kick, the umpire allows play to continue so as not to disadvantage the attacking team.Īfter the Siren: a set shot for goal after the final siren.īall (shouted): when a player is caught with the ball by an opposing player or the ball is locked up on the ground by a pack of players, fans will shout "Ball" as an encouragement to the umpires.īall Magnet: player who accumulates a large number of possessions of the ball is said to be a ball magnet.īall on a string: same as ball magnet, a player might be referred to as having the ball on a string or even said to have "brought his own ball to the game".īall-up (also bounce or ruck contest): restart of play after the ball has been whistled "dead" by the umpire.īanana: a kick which bends around the body, also known as a "checkside" punt.īarrack/Barracker: to cheer for a team, one who supports a team. It has been used for the last 4-5 years and players have returned to play in 4-6 months. ![]() However, some players have opted for the LARS procedure (Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System) which uses artificial material to replace the damaged tissue instead of a graft. A ruptured ACL requires a knee reconstruction and will sideline a player for 12 months. One of several ligaments which support the knee and connect the knee joint to the other leg muscles. For general references to Aussie slang see these sources: and Ī/C: acromio-clavicular joint, the shoulder joint severe injury to the A/C joint can sometimes require a reconstruction and sideline a player for the season.ĪCL: anterior cruciate ligament. While there is a some general Aussie slang here, our emphasis is on the lingo or jargon of footy. This is a "dictionary" of terms common in Australian football. ![]()
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