Playing Positions Half Forward Flanker
May 20, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
The role of the forward flank is kicking goals, creating space for key forwards to lead into which enables the flanker into a crumb position.
Playing Position Rover
April 30, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Receiver / Rover
He is responsible generally for getting the ball, running to a predetermined position decided by he and the ruckman.
He must be fully committed to the role, eyes on the ball, creative, power runner and being a real work horse in the middle.
Playing Position Ruck Rover
April 29, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
| The Protector / Ruck Rover
He is responsible for assisting the receiver in getting the ball by shepherding / blocking, running at opposition players who are placing pressure on the receiver. He needs to be of strong character, disciplined, good reader of theplay and prepared to use his body. |
Playing Position Ruckman
April 15, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
Ruckman
Ruck Strategy
The Centre bounce is one of the most important parts of our game. A team that can consistently win the ball out of the centre will generally win the game.
Playing Position Centreman
April 13, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
As all positions on the field are important this is the most important. A general (leader) in his own right, giving instructions when and where needed. A few ideas of the requirements needed to be a great centreman and leader.
Playing Position Wingman
April 13, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
The role of the wingman first and foremost is the ability to run forward and back helping mid field players
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.
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.
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
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.
