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What is 50-metre penalty in Australian Rules Football?

An advancement of a free kick or mark by 50 metres when the offending team commits a further infringement — encroaching over the mark, dissent, holding the man back, time-wasting. It can instantly turn defence into a shot at goal.

Example: Dissent cost them a 50-metre penalty and a certain goal.

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