Alternate Position and Grouping Names
| Alternative name | Positions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Key Defenders or Tall Defenders | Full Back, Centre-Half Back | |
| Rucks, On-Ballers, On-Ball Division On-Ball Brigade |
Ruckman, Ruck-Rover, Rover | See Followers above |
| Centreline | Wingers, Centre | Term nowadays obsolete, positions considered part of the Midfield |
| Big Men | Ruckmen | (see "Tall Timber", below) |
| Key Attackers or Tall Attackers | Centre-Half Forward, Full Forward | |
| Tall Timber | Ruckmen, Centre-Half Forward, Full Forward, Full Back, Centre-Half Back | This is a slang term, but it refers to all the players whose height may be more important than their speed |
| Crumber, Small Forward | Forward Pocket | Any small, fast Forward may sometimes called a 'crumber' or 'small forward' |
| Resting ruckman | Ruckmen | A ruckman playing in the forward line between stints in the ruck is a 'resting ruckman' (as in, he's taking a rest from ruck duties by playing up forward). Traditionally, as ruckmen couldn't be taken off (as they couldn't come back on), they may have rested in the back pocket instead. But in modern football, ruckmen are not as good as backmen and they don't need to "rest" in the backline as much anymore. |
| Rotating defender | Midfielder, defender | Midfielders and defenders who rotate through each other's positions. Often sees midfielders move to defence and play as creative defenders. |
| Rebounder, Mop-Up Player | Back Pocket, Half-Back Flank | A Back Pocket or Half-Back Flanker whose main job is to rebound the ball out of defence may be called a 'rebounder' or 'mop-up player'. A player who is really good at setting up attacks from defence, due to their quality ball skills and decision-making abilities, may be referred to as a Quarterback (this slang term is a reference to American Football). |
| Key position player | Full Back, Centre-Half Back, Centre-Half Forward, Full Forward | Used to describe any of the taller forwards or defenders |
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