Meanings
plural premiership quarters
- Australian rules footballThe third quarter of a match.
2018 Jackson Russell, Romsey wins third straight The North Central Review, 25 July 2018. Accessed 7 August 2018. "Romsey was able to extend its lead in the premiership quarter, kicking another five goals to three to take a 17-point lead into the final break."
Origin
Based on a belief that the third quarter is the most important quarter to win in a match to increase a team's chances of winning the game and, later, the premiership.
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