Purposes of Player Positions

All players should contest the ball when its within their vicinity (unless playing to alternative coaching
instructions). Other general purposes of player positions according to line are:
Full Forward: Attack the goal, Trap the ball in the area
Half Forward: Attack the goal, Set up scoring shots, Trap the ball further forward - then hold, Trap the
ball in the area
Centre Line: Attack the goal, Set up scoring shots, Recover the ball from the backline, Trap the ball
further forward - then hold, Trap the ball in the area
Half Back: Hold the ball in the area, Attack - clear ball forwards, Recover ball from backline
Full back: Hold the ball in the area, Attack - clear ball forwards
No padding is worn. Mouthguards, soft protective headgear and shin guards are permitted. Other
protection or medical appliances require prior approval; generally, you can't play in a cast or heavy knee
braces as you can in the NFL. Jewelry is prohibited as a health hazard.

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