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Pagan's Paddock

noun

Etymology

In reference to Denis Pagan, the coach who popularised the tactic in the 1990s.

Definitions

  1. A sporting tactic in which a large amount of space is deliberately left open in the…

    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.

  2. A large amount of space on a sportsground, often created by this tactic.

    • Given a veritable Pagan's Paddock by the Cats to work in on Friday night, Danger booted two goals in the first seven minutes to send Geelong fans into orbit.

  3. Alternative letter-case form of Pagan's Paddock.

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