Australian rules football · 18-a-side
The Extra number in defence in 18-a-side australian rules football: 3 in backs, 3 in half-forwards, 3 in half-backs, 3 in centre line, 3 in followers and 3 in forwards, drawn to scale with the team's own end at the top.
Drawn to scale: 165 m by 135 m. Own end at the top.
| Code | Position | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| BPL | Left Back Pocket | Backs |
| FB | Full-back | Backs |
| BPR | Right Back Pocket | Backs |
| HBL | Left Half-back Flank | Half-backs |
| CHB | Centre Half-back | Half-backs |
| HBR | Right Half-back Flank | Half-backs |
| WL | Left Wing | Centre line |
| C | Centre | Centre line |
| WR | Right Wing | Centre line |
| HFL | Left Half-forward Flank | Half-forwards |
| CHF | Centre Half-forward | Half-forwards |
| HFR | Right Half-forward Flank | Half-forwards |
| FPL | Left Forward Pocket | Forwards |
| FF | Full-forward | Forwards |
| FPR | Right Forward Pocket | Forwards |
| RK | Ruck | Followers |
| RR | Ruck-rover | Followers |
| RO | Rover | Followers |
The Extra number in defence sets out 3 in backs, 3 in half-forwards, 3 in half-backs, 3 in centre line, 3 in followers and 3 in forwards. The diagram shows where each position starts, on a 165 m by 135 m australian rules football oval drawn to scale with your own end at the top. Use it as the starting picture for your team sheet, then adjust the depth of each line to the players you have and the opponent in front of you.
Pick the shape, drag your players onto it and share the team sheet with parents before the game. The Vanta Club app is free.
