A player who is not marked by an opponent.
they set up loose men in the forward line
Example sentencesExamples
- The Blues were finding loose men up the other end with little trouble.
- Greater Western Sydney's only goalkicker is now playing as a loose man.
- Playing as a loose man in defence, he looked assured.
- He finds the loose man in the forward pocket with a lovely flat kick.
- He began the game as the wingman, sliding behind the ball as a loose man.
- There were loose men everywhere queuing up to get their name on the scoreboard.
- The Tigers played him behind the ball as a loose man.
- Adelaide chose to let him run free as the loose man for the first half.
- The Kangaroos' loose man behind the play ensured they dominated possession.
- Fremantle can use him as a loose man across half-back.