Terms in Aussie Rules Football

glossary of terms

Australian Football has developed a unique and rich terminology.
This list is an alphabetical glossary of terms, jargon and slang.

N

not 15!
a call by the field umpire when the football has been kicked less than fifteen metres
Indicating that a mark will not be awarded from that kick.
Previously Not 10! before a change in law increased the minimum distance for a mark from ten to fifteen metres.
nuggety
a short and stocky player
Or a player who makes the most of a limited skill set.
nut
colloquialism for the ball
 

Australian Football has developed a unique and rich terminology.
This list is an alphabetical glossary of terms, jargon and slang.