Tap
See hitout.
Term
Colloquialism for quarter.
Three-quarter-time
The break between the third and fourth quarters.
Throw
An illegal disposal of a ball by hand. Will result in a free kick to the opposition.
Throw-in
See boundary throw-in.
Tme added onto the end of each quarter to compensate for time lost during general play by stoppages. The amount of time to be added on is determined by independent time-keepers who stop the game clock when indicated by the central umpires.
Touch
Colloquialism for possession or disposal.
Touched
Indicates that a ball was touched by another player after being kicked; such a kick cannot result in a mark, a goal, or an out on the full free kick.
Trip
A low tackle which will result in a free kick to the opposition. Furthermore, tripping or attempting to trip an opponent with the foot or leg will lead to a player being reported.
Turnover
The loss of possession of the ball to the opposition.
Uncontested possession
A possession achieved without having to engage in a contest.
Utility
A player adept at playing several non-key position roles.
W
Wing
An indicative area of the ground that lies between the forward and back flanks on both sides of the centre. There are only two on the ground.
Wooden spoon
The mock "award" said to be received by the team finished last on the ladder at the end of a season.
Zone
A defensive arrangement of players on a section of the ground, designed to stifle the forward movement of the ball by the opposition.
Zone off
The act of a defender leaving some space between himself and his opponent. This is contrary to the normal defensive style of man-on-man.