Shirtfront
To bump an opponent front-on, chest to chest, usually knocking them over.
Person 1"Why did he get rubbed out for three weeks?"
Person 2"Shirtfronted a bloke who didn't have the ball."
"He copped a shirtfront running back with the flight of the ball."
Where it's from
It became widely known outside the footy in 2014, when Tony Abbott, then prime minister, said he would shirtfront Vladimir Putin.
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While you're here
Football. Which code depends on where you live: AFL in the south and west, rugby league in NSW and Queensland. Either way, best sport in the world.
Shouted at someone, often a batsman, who isn't trying hard enough.
Courage and fighting spirit, mostly said about sportspeople and teams. Also slang for the heart.
To support a team.
Come on. Shouted from the stands to get your team going.
Yelled at an opposition player lining up a shot at goal, hoping they miss.
