Editing Tackle (football move) (section)

=== Other tackling methods ===
Although the term "tackle" is used in Australian rules to exclusively describe wrapping, holding or wrestling a player in possession, there are also several other ways of contesting possession in Australian rules that other sports would describe as a "tackle"  and that also involve a degree of contact.

Other defensive actions are generally categorised as ''[[one percenter (Australian rules football)|one percenters]]''. The defensive tactic of punching away (commonly known as spoiling) from a player is allowed. ''Smothering'', which involves using the arms or body to get in the way of an opponent's kick as it leaves their boot, is similar to a ''charge down'' in rugby football.