Boundary rider

A boundary rider is a term used in the Australian Football League as well as other field sports to denote a commentator who works from the sidelines of the field or 'boundary'. It is a recent extension of the far earlier, Australasian use of the term "boundary rider"; i.e., one who rides round the fences of a station (hence "boundary"), checks their status, and repairs them when broken.

The role of the boundary rider is to have access to the players and coaching/medical staff on the interchange bench enabling them to provide more detailed commentary on current game plan as well as any injury concerns for the competing teams. They often also have the responsibility of interviewing players and coaching/medical staff during breaks in the games (quarter/half/three quarter time) as well as post conclusion of the match.^[1]

Notable boundary riders

Christi Malthouse, Network Ten (2002-)
Peter Larkins, Triple M (1997-), Nine Network (2001-)
Robert Dipierdomenico
Neil Kerley, Seven Network (1990s)

References

↑ McClure, Geoff (20 February 2007). "Ready, steady ... go!". The Age. Melbourne.

Australian rules football terminology

Skills	Clanger Handball Kick (after the siren, checkside punt, drop kick, drop punt, grubber, place kick, punt, set shot, snap, up and under, torpedo punt) Kick-in Mark (Mark of the Year, spectacular mark) One percenter Running bounce Shepherd Tackle (chicken wing tackle, fend-off, spear tackle)

Free kicks	50-metre penalty Coathanger Deliberate out of bounds Holding the ball Holding the man Push in the back

Scoring	Behind (rushed behind) Goal (coast-to-coast goal, Goal of the Year, super goal)

Other	Ball-up Banner Boundary rider Father–son rule Flooding Guernsey Laws Names Positions Priority draft pick Recycled player Rookie list Time-on Umpire Youth system Zone defence

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