SportsJuly 31, 2026
goalsneak
GOHL-snee-k
Definition
A forward player in a field game, such as Australian rules football, known for their ability to opportunistically score goals by being in the right place at the right time.
Etymology
The word is a compound formed by combining 'goal', from Old French 'gaule' meaning a pole or barrier, and 'sneak', from Middle English 'snaken', describing someone who moves stealthily to achieve an objective.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a young player, Cam Maynard, who is a specialist at scoring goals and is being considered for a senior team spot.
WAFL Round 17 teams: Injury blows for Hunter, Turner, draft prospect in the mix for debut
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