What does it mean when a player calls mark?

What does it mean when a player calls mark?

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A mark is a fair catch, which occurs when the attacking side kicks a ball to defending side and a defending player catches a ball inside his own 22, and as he catches a ball, he shouts "mark". The referee will give him a fair catch, which means he can then kick the ball out of play or tap in play from free possession.