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Positions in Australian-rules football
football, the half-back line refers to the positions of the 3 players on the field that occupy the centre half-back and left and right half-back flank positions
Half-back_line
Topics referred to by the same term
halfback, half back, or half-back may refer to: Stand-off, in rugby league football Halfback (rugby league) Half-back (rugby union) Fly-half (rugby union)
Half_back
Edwards Dale Morris The half-back line consists of two half-back flankers and the centre half-back. The role of centre half-back has remained largely unmodified
Australian rules football positions
Australian_rules_football_positions
15 on-field positions in the sport
the defensive line and link successfully with wingers. The fly-half can be a good kicker and generally directs the back line. The scrum-half retrieves the
Rugby_union_positions
Association football position
centre-half-back retreat into the defensive line to act as an additional defender and mark an opposing centre-forward, instead leaving his full-back (which
Defender (association football)
Defender_(association_football)
Scottish footballer, manager (1909–1994)
Busby's talents could be better exploited from the half-back line, with Busby playing the right-half role. In his new position, Busby built up a reputation
Matt_Busby
13 on-field positions in the sport
receive the ball (after the half-back) and are then able to initiate an attacking move. Numbered 7, the scrum-half or half-back is usually involved in directing
Rugby_league_positions
Association football position
The historic central half-back position gradually retreated from the midfield line to provide increased protection to the back line against centre-forwards
Midfielder
Kerry Gaelic footballer (born 1978)
team from 1998 until he retired in 2013, playing predominantly in the half-back line. In one of the most decorated careers in Gaelic Games, Ó Sé won 5 All-Ireland
Tomás_Ó_Sé
American television sitcom (2002–2006)
Half & Half is an American television sitcom created by Jeffrey Klarik and executive-produced by Yvette Lee Bowser through her Sister Lee Productions
Half_&_Half
2026 British television miniseries
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Half_Man_(TV_series)
Australian rules footballer
All-Australian selection (in 2021), he retired in 2023. He now plays in the half Back line for Noosa Tigers in the QAFL for the 2025 season. Prior to being drafted
Daniel_Rich
Topics referred to by the same term
heart Half-back line, the positions of three players in Australian rules football Halfback (American football), an American football position Half back (association
HB
Australian rules footballer, born 1981
efficiency playing off half-back. His form seemed to be stunted by the return of Tadhg Kennelly to the Swans' half-back line and Nick Malceski returning
Rhyce_Shaw
Australian rules footballer
in the TAC Cup playing across the half back line. Docherty used his run and carry skills for the Power off half back averaging 22 disposals a game plus
Sam_Docherty
Australian rules footballer
Kilmaine and the Mayo county team. On 12 October 2019, Mullin was in the half back line as Kilmaine went up against Castlebar Mitchels B in the final of the
Oisín_Mullin
Australian rules footballer
playing a "receiver" role relying on uncontested possessions across the half-back line. He debuted with the Hawthorn Football Club midway through the 2001
Nathan_Lonie
Australian rules footballer, born 1964
427 goals) in the centre half forward position at the Hawthorn Football Club, where he formed part of a potent forward line that included champion players
Dermott_Brereton
Scottish footballer
his career at Leicester City, making up one third of the legendary half-back line with Colin Appleton and Frank McLintock. He made appearances in 244
Ian_King_(footballer)
Australian rules footballer
captain the club in 1977. He usually played as a ruck rover or on the half back line. Max Richardson's playing statistics from AFL Tables Max Richardson
Max_Richardson
Irish hurler
hurling team for three years, during which time he usually lined out in the half-back line. Blackrock Cork Junior Hurling Championship (1): 1947 Cork
Derry_Hayes
Australian rules footballer, born 1956
the previous year. Strongly built, he could play at centre half-forward or centre half-back. When West Coast was formed in 1986, Glendinning returned to
Ross_Glendinning
Football match between Burnley and Liverpool
were a "cleverer team" and had a better half-back line than Liverpool. Watched by a crowd of 72,778, the first half was goalless as both sides struggled
1914_FA_Cup_final
Scottish footballer
Irvine Meadow before joining Dumbarton, where he was a constant in the half back line for six seasons. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The
Ronnie_Curran
Australian rules footballer (born 1993)
weighing 84 kilograms (185 lb), Bugg was capable of playing on both the half-back line and as a midfielder. After spending four seasons with Greater Western
Tomas_Bugg
Australian rules footballer
gathering 26 disposals and a classy goal, and was a regular in Carlton's half-back line. He missed almost the entire pandemic-interrupted 2020 season with injury
Nic_Newman
Irish hurler
in the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, starting in the half back line in a 1-21 to 3-12 defeat. "Cahill hails Saffrons' steely show". Irish
Brian_Galvin
Dumbarton 1910–1911 football season
of Leven. The team lined up as follows: McCormick (goal); Muirhead and Gordon (full backs); Hynds, Crawford and Hendry (half backs) and Watson, Rowan
1910–11_Dumbarton_F.C._season
Australian rules footballer (born 1966)
with his lower back, resulting in a cracked vertebra. Lockett limped off the ground gingerly and was sent to hospital for x-rays at half time. He was initially
Tony_Lockett
English footballer
Evers moved up from junior football to provide cover for Small Heath's half-back line. He played twice towards the end of the 1890–91 Football Alliance season
Albert_Evers
Half back position in rugby league
one of the two half-backs in a team, partnering the scrum-half. As the name suggests, the five-eighth is the go between the half-back and the threequarters
Five-eighth
Australian rules footballer, born 1951
games for the club, playing mostly at centre half-forward (also occasionally playing as a centre half-back). The 1970s were a tough time financially for
Bernie_Quinlan
Player roles in association football
there were full-backs, known as the left-back and right-back; in midfield, left-half, centre-half and right-half; and for the forward line there were outside-left
Association football positions
Association_football_positions
1998 video game
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Half-Life_(video_game)
English footballer
Playing alongside Robert Hawkes (no relation) and Fred White in the Luton half-back line, Hawkes became one of the club's most consistent performers up until
Fred_Hawkes
Australian rules footballer, born 1987
first goal was the result of a handpass from teammate Rhyce Shaw on the half-back line. He ran nearly 100 metres, taking four bounces, weaving between West
Dale_Thomas_(footballer)
English footballer (1864-1925)
centre of Blackburn's defence for the 1890–91 season, forming a settled half-back line alongside fellow internationals Jack Barton and Geordie Dewar. Forrest
Jimmy_Forrest_(footballer)
Australian rules footballer
great half-back line of Lucas, Kingston, and Tuck”. His spring and high-marking ability allowed him to hold the key position of center-half-back, even
Ron_Kingston
of the court before and after the inbound pass. get back To retreat back across the half-court line after either a made or missed shot attempt. Usually
Glossary_of_basketball_terms
Australian rules footballer (born 1961)
Victorian/Australian Football League. A defender, Mew usually played at centre half-back and was a five-time premiership player, in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989 and
Chris_Mew
English footballer (1920–2004)
Bristol Rovers as a player, coach and groundsman. He was part of the half back line "Pitt, Warren and Sampson" that guided the Rovers to promotion to Division
Jack_Pitt
Irish hurler
team. Over the following fifteen years he was a regular member of the half-back line, and won further All-Ireland Championship medals in 1937 and as captain
John_Maher_(Tipperary_hurler)
Australian rules footballer
the majority of his career playing on the wing or floating across the half-back line. He made his Victorian Football League (VFL) debut against Fitzroy in
Garry_Foulds
Irish hurler (born 1975)
the half-back line. McCarthy first played hurling and Gaelic football to a high standard as a student at St Peter's College in Wexford. He lined out in
Rory_McCarthy
Scottish footballer
East Fife and Sunderland. Aitken was part of the East Fife's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken. He became the club's most capped Scotland
George Aitken (footballer, born 1925)
George_Aitken_(footballer,_born_1925)
Scottish footballer
Dumbarton. Here he played with distinction, being a constant in the half back line for over four seasons. In 1960, he transferred to East Stirling where
Tom_Craig_(footballer)
Gaelic footballer
Burns out, Shane McDermott, Justin Gilheaney and Neil Cox form the half-back line. "Three in a row for Fermanagh". The Irish Times. 10 March 2003. v t
Justin_Gilheaney
Australian rules footballer (born 1982)
forward of the opposition and began to provide prolific running from the half-back line. Despite some obvious difficulties during the year, the Saints qualified
Sam Fisher (Australian footballer)
Sam_Fisher_(Australian_footballer)
Australian rules footballer (born 1988)
defender, 1.70 metres (5.6 ft) tall, Paxman plays primarily on the half-back line with the ability to push into the midfield. She first played football
Paxy_Paxman
Dumbarton 1907–1908 football season
switch in order to avoid the clash. Kane took Stevenson’s place in the half back line, while Teasdale returned to replace Strang at inside left. The league
1907–08_Dumbarton_F.C._season
Irish Gaelic footballer (born 1994)
Ulster final again in 2014, facing Donegal once again. Brady was in the half back line as Cavan were 2–6 to 0–8 winners. Brady later played in the All-Ireland
Ciarán_Brady
half-back line, William O'Donoghue and Diarmaid Byrnes received yellow cards for foul play. Kilkenny would go on to dominate much of the first half proceedings
2023 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final
2023_All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship_final
Australian rules footballer (1929–2019)
Clark called, 31 years after it had last played together, "that great half-back line of Lucas, Kingston and Tuck". Later Lucas was an administrator and general
Peter_Lucas_(footballer)
Irish hurler
in the half-back line against Limerick in the 2023 Munster Championship. On 20 July in the 2025 All-Ireland final, Connolly started at full-back as Tipperary
Eoghan_Connolly
Australian rules footballer (born 1988)
A defender, 1.73 metres (5.7 ft) tall, Foley plays primarily on the half-back line with the ability to push into the midfield. After spending her early
Ange_Foley
Scottish footballer
Saints, playing alongside Arthur Chadwick and Samuel Meston in the half-back line, he only missed two league games as Southampton claimed the Southern
Bob_Petrie
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The_Line,_Saudi_Arabia
Dumbarton 1908–1909 football season
fixture. The team lined up with two trialists as follows: Blair (goal); McCulloch and O’Neill (full backs); Taylor, Gordon and Kane (half backs) and Chalk (East
1908–09_Dumbarton_F.C._season
Small Heath F.C. 1895–96 football season
Hands and Jack Hallam were lively on the wings, but the weakness of the half-back line was noted in yet another loss. In temperatures approaching 80 °F (27 °C)
1895–96 Small Heath F.C. season
1895–96_Small_Heath_F.C._season
Derry Gaelic footballer
a Derry Senior Football Championship with the club. He plays in the half back line for club and county, with his pace and stamina being two of his key
Gerard_O'Kane
Derry Gaelic footballer
played his club football for St Colm's Ballinascreen, typically in the half back line. His brother Dermot has also played on occasion for Derry.[citation
Michael McBride (Gaelic footballer)
Michael_McBride_(Gaelic_footballer)
Australian rules footballer and coach
games for AFL club North Melbourne between 1984 and 1996, mainly on the half back line. In 1997, Smith captain-coached Ainslie to the Australian Capital Territory
Ross Smith (Australian footballer, born 1965)
Ross_Smith_(Australian_footballer,_born_1965)
Irish hurler
inter-county team. Foley usually plays at either midfield or in the half-back line. Club Foley has played at all underage levels for his club and has the
Richie_Foley
Australian rules footballer
versatile player, he is able to play in the midfield as well as on the half-back line. Cowan's school life began at Daylesford Primary School where he established
Josh_Cowan
Australian rules footballer and coach
Victorian Football League (VFL). He was a member of the famous Collingwood half-back line of Lucas, Kingston, and Tuck. After VFL football, he was captain-coach
Frank_Tuck
Australian rules footballer (born 1995)
(179 lb), Salem plays primarily as a half-back flanker, with the ability to push into the midfield and forward line. He was recognised as a talented footballer
Christian_Salem
Australian rules footballer, born 1985
place in the back-pocket in the 2015 All-Australian team. He was also selected in the 2016 All-Australian team, this time on the half-back line. Shaw was
Heath_Shaw
Australian rules footballer
premiership, and also being voted club best and fairest, playing mainly as a half back flanker. He had another strong season in 1982, during which the Blues
Ken_Hunter
English footballer
title by two points over Bolton Wanderers. Back in the First Division, Ruddlesdin formed a settled half-back line alongside Tommy Crawshaw and Bob Ferrier
Harry_Ruddlesdin
Annual half-marathon held in London, England
who crossed finishing line first". LondonWorld. Retrieved 2024-05-20. "Record numbers race through Hackney for London's biggest half marathon". LondonWorld
Hackney_Half
Danish footballer (1918–1957)
Brixler was a forceful and hard-working half-back. He played for AaB, where he formed part of a strong half-back line alongside Ernst Nielsen and English
Orla_Brixler
Australian rules footballer (born 1984)
serious knee injury, Malceski returned to his best form. Returning to the half-back line, his run and precision kicking were great assets for the Swans as they
Nick_Malceski
Scottish footballer
originally an inside right but dropped back to the half back line upon the formation of the Hibs Famous Five forward line, his old position taken by Bobby Johnstone
Bobby_Combe
Australian rules footballer (born 1976)
of 21. In 2005, under coach Neil Craig, McLeod made a return to the half-back line to provide his side with run and drive from defence using his sublime
Andrew_McLeod
Irish hurling manager and former hurler
number of appearances as a centre-back. Described as the outstanding centre-back of the decade, his half-back-line partnership with Seán Óg Ó hAilpín
Ronan_Curran
English footballer (1881–1954)
to Liverpool, Bradley found himself part of a youthful, hard working half-back line featuring 23-year-old Alf Wood and fellow teenager Edward Parsons and
James_Bradley_(footballer)
Australian rules football club
Leitch. Half-back line: Trevor Sprigg, Barry Strange, Robbie Dykes. Centre line: Michael Styles (Capt), Neil Conlan, Ben Atkin. Half-forward line: John
Glenorchy_Football_Club
English footballer
seven goals as City won Division Three (North). He dropped into the half back line after the club signed new forwards. Moore was a one-club man with City
Charlie Moore (footballer, born 1905)
Charlie_Moore_(footballer,_born_1905)
Gaelic games club in County Limerick, Ireland
and was part of the famous half back line for the Limerick All Ireland winning team of 1917 that was called the Hindenburg Line. Denny, Jack Keane and Willie
Young_Irelands_GAA_(Limerick)
Small Heath F.C. 1890–91 football season
Walter came in to the half-back line instead of Heath and the still-absent Jenkyns. The scores were level at one apiece until nearing half-time, when Charlie
1890–91 Small Heath F.C. season
1890–91_Small_Heath_F.C._season
Australian rules footballer, born 1987
Damien Hardwick's arrival in the 2010 season, Deledio had a move to the half-back line. In 2012 though, Deledio was moved again into the midfield where he
Brett_Deledio
Australian rules footballer
made his senior VFL debut during the 1979 VFL season, and playing on the half back flank, won consecutive Carji Greeves Medals for Geelong's Best and Fairest
Mark_Bos
Irish retired hurler (born 1983)
time he usually lined out as a right wing-back. A commanding and combative defender, Gardiner was part of a dominant half-back line that also included
John_Gardiner_(hurler)
Scottish footballer (1932–2025)
Ken Barnes, Dave Ewing, or Roy Paul, who were ever-present in City's half-back line for much of the decade. He returned to his native Scotland with St Mirren
John McTavish (footballer, born 1932)
John_McTavish_(footballer,_born_1932)
Australian rules footballer
centre half-forward, in the ruck, and sometimes at centre half-back. He was arguably at the peak of his powers from 1989 to 1992 as a mobile centre half-forward
Barry_Stoneham
Positions in Gaelic sports
line to advance the play to the half-forward and full-forward lines. Sometimes referred to as right/left wing-back. The role of the centre half-back who
Gaelic football, hurling and camogie positions
Gaelic_football,_hurling_and_camogie_positions
Irish hurler and manager
1968 championship. He went on to play a key role for Tipperary in the half-back line, and won one All-Ireland medal, one Munster medal and one National Hurling
Tadhg_O'Connor
Australian rules footballer
tagging and a later positional shift to the forward line. In 2015, he was moved to the half back line and was rewarded with selection in the WAFL/Western
Marlion_Pickett
Cavan Gaelic footballer
under-20 team for the 2022 season. On 22 April, Carolan was in the half-back line as Cavan faced Tyrone in the Ulster final. Tyrone came out winners on
Niall_Carolan
Irish retired hurler, coach and selector
From his debut, Cashman was ever-present either at midfield or in the half-back line and made 36 Championship appearances in a career that ended with his
Tom_Cashman
Irish hurler
months. On 20 July in the 2025 All-Ireland final, O'Mara tarted in the half-back line as Tipperary defeated Cork by 3-27 to 1-19 and claim a 29th All-Ireland
Bryan_O'Mara
Australian rules footballer, born 1973
first half he booted two goals from full-forward, playing there in place of the injured Tony Modra. He was then switched to the half-back line by coach
Shane_Ellen
Australian rules footballer, born 1957
member of the 1979 premiership side. He could play either across the half-forward line or in the centre. He was the recipient of the Carlton Best and Fairest
Wayne_Johnston_(footballer)
Australian rules footballer
plenty of dash off the half back line. Finding it difficult to break into a premiership winning side, Gus managed to play half a dozen games a season
Angus_Dewar
South African rugby union player
Nick Mallett. In 2005 he was signed by Harlequins to bolster their half-back line. List of South Africa national rugby union players "Rugby: Tyro Bok
Dave_von_Hoesslin
Australian rules footballer, born 1958
footballers to be named in two separate Teams of the Century, both on the half-forward flank. After a brief coaching stint, the highlight of which was a
Gary_Buckenara
wide. Tommy Walsh made a great run from the half-back line to register the final score of the opening half for Kilkenny. There was concern for 'the Cats'
2007 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final
2007_All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship_final
Antenna consisting of two rod-shaped conductors
ground the transmitter (or one side of a transmission line, if used) dispensing with one half of the antenna, thus realizing the vertical or monopole
Dipole_antenna
English football club season
of the season, made just one further appearance for the club in the half back line before leaving to join Dundee in February. Parry's long love, hate relationship
1895–96_Everton_F.C._season
Australian rules footballer (born 1968)
career, as he made a switch from the half-forward line, where he had played up until 1993, into the half back line in the 1993 premiership side. Essendon
Dale_Kickett
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
Female
Welsh
Welsh name HAF means "summer."
Male
English
Short form of English Alfred, ALF means "elf counsel." Compare with other forms of Alf.
Boy/Male
Scottish
Bank.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Lunar halo. Glory.
Surname or Lastname
German
German : variant of Backhus.Latvian (Baks) : derivative of the German surname.English : patronymic from Back 2.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
From the Hall or Manor
Male
German
Pet form of German Adolf, AHLF means "noble wolf."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Lebanese, Sanskrit, Swahili
Halo Around the Moon; Plough; Great; Dazzling; Sweetness
Girl/Female
Indian
Aureole, Halo around the Moon
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old Norse Alfr, ALF means "elf." Compare with other forms of Alf.
Boy/Male
English Swedish Teutonic
Lives in the hall.
Male
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Old Norse Ráðúlfr, RALF means "wise wolf." Compare with another form of Ralf.
Boy/Male
Norse
Half son of Asgeir.
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Lebanese, Muslim, Pashtun, Sanskrit, Swahili
Halo Around the Moon; Plough; Girlfriend; Great; Dazzling; Glorious; Lunar Halo; Glory; Golden; Female Friend; Sweetness; Outline of Brightness Surrounding a Full Moon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English bakke ‘back’ (Old English bæc), hence a nickname for someone with a hunched back or some other noticeable peculiarity of the back or spine, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill or ridge, or at the rear of a settlement.English : from the Old English personal name Bacca, which was still in use in the 12th century. It is of uncertain origin, but may have been a byname in the same sense as 1.English : nickname from Middle English bakke ‘bat’ (apparently of Scandinavian origin), from some fancied resemblance to the animal.Altered spelling of Bach 1, 2, or 6.North German : from Middle Low German back ‘kneading trough’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used such vessels.Americanized spelling of Norwegian Bakk(e) (see Bakke).
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Teutonic
Ingenious; From the Hall; Healthy Hero
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American Hebrew Polish English
Henry VI, Part 2' Jack Cade, a rebel.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Celebrity, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Latin, Polish, Swedish, Swiss, Tamil
God is Gracious; Son of Jack; He who Supplants; Diminutive of Jack; Supplanter
Male
English
 English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English heall "hall," hence "lives at the hall." Middle English name HALL means "to cover, conceal."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Aureole, Halo around the Moon
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian, Marathi, Tamil
Believing; Confident and Sweet
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Laswell.
Boy/Male
Australian, Hebrew
The Lord has Remembered
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sulakshana | ஸà¯à®²à®•à¯à®·à®£à®¾
Well brought up, Fortunate
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Lord Brahama
Boy/Male
English
From the wooded meadow.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
King of Kings
Girl/Female
Scandinavian American Celtic Spanish
Wealthy.
Male
Norse
Old Norse name composed of the elements arn "eagle" and ljótr "bright, shining," hence "eagle bright."
Girl/Female
Swedish Teutonic German
Warrior maid.
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
HALF BACK-LINE
v. i.
To place or seat upon the back.
a.
Half-demented; half-witted.
n.
A garment for the back; hence, clothing.
a.
Half-blooded.
a.
Moving or operating backward; as, back action.
a.
Being at the back or in the rear; distant; remote; as, the back door; back settlements.
adv.
In an equal part or degree; in some pa/ appro/mating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious.
v. t.
To bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders.
a.
Half-blooded.
a.
Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view.
adv.
To a former state, condition, or station; as, to go back to private life; to go back to barbarism.
n.
A pitcher or can of waxed leather; -- called also black jack.
a.
Half-bred; imperfect.
v. i.
To write upon the back of; as, to back a letter; to indorse; as, to back a note or legal document.
a.
Half-filled.
a.
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge.
a.
Being in arrear; overdue; as, back rent.
v. i.
To make a back for; to furnish with a back; as, to back books.
adv.
In, to, or toward, the rear; as, to stand back; to step back.
n.
The part opposed to the front; the hinder or rear part of a thing; as, the back of a book; the back of an army; the back of a chimney.