"Pagan's Paddock" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Pagan's Paddocks [plural]
Etymology: In reference to Denis Pagan, the coach who popularised the tactic in the 1990s. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Pagan's Paddock}} Pagan's Paddock (plural Pagan's Paddocks)
  1. (usually Australian rules football) A sporting tactic in which a large amount of space is deliberately left open in the attacking area of the ground, into which players can run. Categories (topical): Australian rules football
    Sense id: en-Pagan's_Paddock-en-noun-ydKeFPVD Categories (other): English entries with language name categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 45 55
  2. (usually Australian rules football) A large amount of space on a sportsground, often created by this tactic. Categories (topical): Australian rules football Synonyms: Pagan's paddock
    Sense id: en-Pagan's_Paddock-en-noun-KHMyKh1m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 64 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 45 55 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 43 57

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