Centre half-back

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In Australian rules football, the centre half-back refers to a position in the half-back line of a football field.

Centre half back is considered a key position in defence. Examples of centre half-backs include Glen Jakovich, Tom Harley and Matt Maguire.


Positions on an Australian rules football 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