Half-back line

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In the sport of Australian rules football, the half-back line refers to the positions of the 3 players on the field that occupy the centre-half back and left and right half-back flank positions.

Half-back flankers are usually players used to run the ball out of defense, such players include Austinn Jones, Ryan Lonie, and Rohan Smith.

A centre-half back is a key position player, usually noted for height and strength to play on centre-half forwards. Centre-half backs include Glen Jakovich, Matt Maguire, Trent Croad and Justin Leppitsch.


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