fullback
noun
Meaning
- A player who plays on the left or right side of defence.
- The player who wears the number 15 jersey at the start of play. The last line of defence responsible for catching punts.
- An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.
- A position behind the main line of backs in both rugby union and rugby league.
- A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.
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