Playing Positions Centre Half Forward

March 30, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

This post will cover playing the Centre Half Forward position.  This drill is suited to players playing on the center half forward line and flanks.  It covers movement, leading and skills associated with being an effective centre half forward player.

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Playing Position Centre Half Back

March 24, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Centre Half Back

The role of the Centre Half Back first and foremost is to defend and stop the opposition from scoring.

He must be adaptable in reading the play both from attacking position and defending.

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Playing Position Half Back Flank

March 23, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Half Back Flank

The role of the back flank first and foremost is to defend and stop the opposition from scoring. This player can be either tall (picking up a tall forward) or small (picking up the creative forward). The expectations of the back flank player are as follows.  Read more

Swoopercoach Tippers Comp 2011

March 20, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

A new tipping comp has been created for swoopercoach members for season 2011.                                                                            The winner of the competition will be offered  a day at a finals match  (AFL) in Melbourne  with Swooper.

Go to http://www.footytips.com.au/comps/www-swoopercoach-com-au, click on the title Swoopercoach Tippers.

Then register
To all the coaches on my site all the very best for the coming season and happy and successful tipping.
John “Swooper” Northey

Playing Position Fullback

March 11, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Full Back

The role of the full back first and foremost is to defend and stop the opposition from scoring. The full back generally plays on the oppositions best forward out of the goal square.

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Playing Positions Backpocket

March 8, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

This is designed as discussion points for coaches, players or individuals.

Playing positions for AFL football

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