Holding the man

For the novel by Timothy Conigrave, see Holding the Man.

Holding the man is an infringement in the game of Australian rules football. This occurs when a player is tackling his opponent without the ball. If the team whose player committed the infringement plays on, then a free kick will be awarded. However, if the team whose player was tackled without the ball plays on, then the advantage is paid.

Australian rules football terminology

Skills	Clanger Disposal Handpassing Kicking (after the siren, checkside punt, drop kick, drop punt, grubber, place kick, punt, set shot, snap, up and under, torpedo punt) Kick-in Marking (Mark of the Year, spectacular mark) One percenter Running bounce Shepherding Tackling (chicken wing tackle, fend-off, spear tackle)

Free kicks	50-metre penalty Coathanger Holding the ball Holding the man Push in the back

Scoring	50-metre arc Behind (rushed behind) Goal (coast-to-coast goal, Goal of the Year, super goal)

Other	Ball-up Banner Boundary rider Father–son rule Flooding Guernsey Laws Names Positions Priority draft pick Recycled player Rookie list Time-on Umpire Youth system Zone defence