The goalkeeper is stationed close to the goal post.Ê Defenders are positioned in the center of the back line. The mid-fielders cover various positions on the field where they are needed. Strikers move about because it is their job to score goals. Sweepers stand just behind the central defenders.
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The question is asking re both American and Australian football - which are completely different games.
Australian football:
[L = Left; R = Right; C = Centre]
L back pocket - Full back - R back pocket
L half back - C half back - R half back
L wing - Centreman - R wing
L half forward - C half forward - R half forward
L forward pocket - Full forward - R forward pocket
Ruckman, ruck-rover, rover
4 Interchange players
The offense consists of the quarterback (QB), fullback (FB), tailback (TB), wide receivers (WR), tight end (TE), and offensive linemen: Center, Offensive Guard and Offensive Tackle (C, OG, OT).
The defense consists of the defensive linebacker and Defensive End (DL, DE), linebackers (LBs), cornerbacks (CB), strong safety (SS) and free safety (FS).
When football teams take the field, they move to their assigned positions. Both teams must stay on their side of the ball until the play begins.
Before the Kick-off players stand in there half i.e The half in which their Goal-Keeper is.