This list is an alphabetical glossary of Australian rules football terms, jargon and slang. While some of these entries are shared with other sports, Australian rules football has developed a unique and rich terminology.
Australian rules football is known by several different names, including footy and Aussie rules.
Ruckmen contesting a ball-up
Defensive player giving chase to an attacking player with the ball
Player gains possession in a marking contest
Kevin John Sheedy AO is a former Australian rules football coach and player in the Australian Football League. He played and coached in a combined total of 929 games over 47 years from 1967 until 2013, which is a VFL/AFL record. Sheedy was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and on 29 May 2018 was elevated to legend status.
Kevin Sheedy and James Hird farewell banner ahead of their final game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground