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 Andrew McLeod and Lindsay Gilbee.

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 Joel Bowden and Nathan Bock.

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