English Dictionary

Joe the Goose

noun

(Australian rules football) A goal scored by a player who has received a handball in the goalsquare and is without an opponent close to them. Often said disparagingly as they are considered by many to be simple goals to score.

Joe the Goose is a friendly bird.

意味（1）

(Australian rules football) A goal scored by a player who has received a handball in the goalsquare and is without an opponent close to them. Often said disparagingly as they are considered by many to be simple goals to score.

His first goal was a ‘‘Joe the Goose’’ over the top, but Brown followed it up with another mark and conversion barely a minute later.

意味（2）

(Australian rules football) A handball which leads to such a goal.