Back pocket

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See also: Forward pocket

In Australian rules football, the back pocket refers to a position on the field deep in defence.

Back pocket players, situated in the backline, need to have good spoiling skills and usually, quality back-pockets are noted for their hardness.

Examples of back pocket players include:

• Tom Hafey
• David Parkin
• Kevin Sheedy
• Bernie Smith
• Ian Nankervis

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