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What is Smother in Australian Rules Football?

Blocking an opponent's kick at the moment of contact by throwing hands or body over the boot. A momentum-turning pressure act tracked in champion-data pressure ratings.

Example: The smother in the goal square saved a certain six points.

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GoalBehindMarkSpeckyHand-pass (handball)Bounce (running bounce)Centre bounceBall-up
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