NFL Fans Bemused by Australian Punter’s Kick
L_Hall91 | Oct 7, 2021 |
Australian Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson produced an unusual play after his kick was blocked in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams.
Punting on fourth down and 14, Dickson was forced to recover the blocked kick. He regathered the ball with one hand, then produced a second kick on the same play, giving good field position to Seattle.
So this happened.
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The tweet has been clogged up with many similar replies to this one.
HE WAS PAST THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
— Alex Gam (@AlexGam2013) October 8, 2021
In regard to the rules, referees during the game stated, “There is no foul for illegally kicking the ball. The punter’s heel was at the line of scrimmage at the time he kicked the ball.”
Americans who saw the play have been gifted a glimpse at athleticism we see here in Australian football on a weekly basis.
Eddie Betts doing Eddie Betts things, we love to see that 🙌
The former Blue is nominated for the 2021 Yokayi Moment of the Year 🦁
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— AFL (@AFL) September 19, 2021
