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Encyclopedia > Back pocket

In Australian rules football, the back pocket refers to a position on the field deep in defence. Australian rules football (also known as Aussie Rules or Footy) is a game played between two teams of 18 players, generally played on cricket ovals during the winter months. ...


Back pocket players, situated in the backline, need to have good spoiling skills and usually, quality back-pockets are noted for their hardness. In Australian rules, the backline refers to a position on the field. ...


Examples of back pocket players include:

Positions on an Australian rules field
B: back pocket fullback back pocket
HB: half-back flank centre half-back half-back flank
C: wing centre wing
HF: half-forward flank centre half-forward half-forward flank
F: forward pocket full-forward forward pocket
Foll: ruckman ruck rover rover
Int: Interchange bench Interchange bench Interchange bench
Interchange bench
Coach: coach


 

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