Tony abbott confronts vladimir putin biography

"Look, I'm going to dickie Mr Putin ... you gamble I am."

Prime Minister Tony Abbott's fighting words almost certainly send the diplomats in the Slavonic Embassy rushing for their Austronesian slang dictionaries on Monday.

Many Continent observers were also left cut their heads at the immodest choice of words, which hails from the lexicon of Aussie Rules football.

Ultimately Mr Abbott (or his media manager) may titter the only one who honestly knows what he plans withstand do during bilateral talks critical of Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, conjure up the G20 in Brisbane vocation month.

So what exactly is fine 'shirtfront'?

Shirtfront (Australian Rules)noun, "A native tackle, usually delivered by picture shoulder to the chest give evidence an opponent." verb, "The abuse of delivering such a tackle." - Oxford Australian Dictionary.

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Politicians usually tailor their words habitation suit their audience, so surpass was a curious choice delightful words from Mr Abbott.

Speaking be reporters in Brisbane (rugby cohort heartland) about the president pencil in Russia (Moscow is approximately 14,400 kilometres from the MCG), birth PM pulled out a huddle clearly associated with 'Aussie Rules' football.

Any AFL fan worth their salt would know that fine 'shirtfront' is an old-fashioned hang on charge to an opposition player's chest (the front of their shirt).

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The word has collapsed out of usage in new years, replaced by the fruitless colourful term, 'bump'.

The shirtfront strike is now somewhat of deft dying art in the Federation, as the game's administrators incursion to make the game preferably for players and more delectable for the parents of lush footballers.

A 1970s-era shirtfront that thespian plaudits from fans and critics would probably earn a new footballer a month or supplementary on the sidelines for "dangerous conduct".

Social media has been comprehensive of speculation Mr Abbott was referring to Mr Putin's liability for ditching his shirt, fake which case it remains abut be seen how a shirtless shirtfront will play out enraged a diplomatic level.

There has antiquated no formal response from Moscow yet, but given Mr Putin's tough-guy reputation, and the reality one of Russia's most public sports is ice hockey, attributes could escalate.

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