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As a failed forward in my junior days who found a home in the backline, it was still quite the thrill whenever I was…
Agreed. I think in recent years it has been applied (incorrectly in my view) more to players whose clubs can’t decide whether they are forwards or defenders. Almost exclusively at Essendon, where in my opinion they had three genuine All Australian defenders but only had room for two.
I think the ‘wings’ in basketball closely resembles what used to be the ‘utility’ player in the AFL. The winger/ back-flanker/ forward-flanker, depending on the day of the week.
The return of the swingman
If Paddy McCartin can find some continuity this season the St Kilda forward line will still be dangerous, even if Bruce and Membrey regress slightly.
One big question for each team to answer in the JLT Community Series