AFL question?

Question

In AFL whats a strike cuz i heard that Barry Hall from the Sydney Swans was suspended indefinitely for attempting to strike Collingwood's Shane Wakelin. Can someone tell me what this means and why it's so big. I'm American so this explains why I don't know anything about aussie football.

Answer 1

striking is when you make contact with another player when ur not sapose to

Answer 2

A strike just means when a player hits or punches another player when they shouldn't. It's got nothing to do with scoring or any techniques you need to play the game.

Answer 3

He tried to job him mate... or translated, he tried to punch, whack or thump him.

Answer 4

A strike is when a  player hits or punches another player. this has nothing to do with playing or scoring the game

Answer 5

When you punch someone!