| Full Forward/ Back (FF/ FB) |
More ‘static’ key position players, |
| Centre Half Forward/ Back (CHF/ CHB) |
More mobile tall forward or back players, |
| Forward/ Back Pocket (FP/BP) |
Small forward/ defender responsible for kicking goals and for defending their direct opponent, |
| Half Forward/ Half Back Flank (HFF/ HBF) |
Mobile forward/ defender responsible for linking the backline to the forwards, |
| Ruck |
Involved in the passage of play immediately after a stoppage (i.e. the resumption of play after a goal is kicked, ball-ups, boundary throw-ins) |
| Midfield (Rover [R]/ Ruck Rover [RR]/ Centre [C] |
Responsible for participating in contests around the ground, following the flight of the ball |
| Wing (W) |
Responsible for covering one side of the playing field, constantly running between the offence and defence. |