What does caned mean in football context

Cane Definition kān caned, canes, caning Meanings · Synonyms · Sentences From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition Cane

cane in American English noun 1 a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick 2 a long, hollow or pithy

caning experience caning · to whip or beat with or as if with a cane · to make or repair with cane · informal to defeat: we got well caned in the match · cane it ⇒ slang to do

caning meaning in english History and Meaning of Caning Caning is a form of corporal punishment that involves striking an individual with a cane stick The practice has a long history