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词条 Follower (Australian rules football)
释义

  1. Ruckman

  2. Ruck rover

  3. Rover

  4. References

  5. Bibliography

  6. See also

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}{{Use Australian English|date=January 2018}}

In Australian rules football, the followers are the players in the three positions- ruckman, ruck rover, and rover. These three players are known as followers because they have traditionally been used as players that follow the ball all around the ground, as opposed to playing in a set position. In recent years, there has been a decreased emphasis on set positions in Australian football. Followers still cover more ground than any other player on the field.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}

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Ruckman

The ruckman's job is to contest with the opposing ruckman at centre-bounces that take place at the start of each quarter or after each goal, and at stoppages (i.e., boundary throw ins, ball ups). The ruckman usually uses his height (typically players are over 195 cm tall) to palm/tap the ball down so that a ruck rover or rover can run onto it.

Notable ruckmen in Australian football over the years include:

  • Graham "Polly" Farmer ({{WAFL EP}}, {{AFL Gee}} and {{WAFL WP}}, 1953-1971),[1] Sandover Medallist 1956, 1957, 1960; Named first ruck in AFL Team of the Century (1996)
  • John Nicholls ({{AFL Car}}, 1957-1974),[1] Named back pocket in AFL Team of the Century (1996)
  • Jack Dyer
  • Roy Wright Brownlow Medallist 1952, 1954
  • Carl Ditterich ({{AFL StK}} and {{AFL Mel}}, 1963-1980)[1]
  • John "Sam" Newman (Geelong, 1964-1980)[1]
  • Gary Dempsey ({{AFL Foo}} and {{AFL NM}}, 1967-1984),[1] Brownlow Medallist 1975
  • Don Scott ({{AFL Haw}}, 1967-1981)[1]
  • Graham Moss ({{WAFL Cla}} and {{AFL Ess}}, 1968-1983),[2] Brownlow Medallist 1976
  • Barry Round (Footscray and {{AFL Syd}}, 1969-1986),[1] Brownlow Medallist 1981
  • Rick Davies ({{SANFL Stu}}, Hawthorn and {{SANFL SthA}}, 1970-1986)
  • Simon Madden ({{AFL Ess}}, 1974-1992),[2] Norm Smith Medallist 1985
  • Peter Moore ({{AFL Col}} and Melbourne, 1974-1987),[2] Brownlow Medallist 1979, 1984
  • Justin Madden (Essendon and {{AFL Car}}, 1980-1996)[2]
  • Paul Salmon
  • Jim Stynes (Melbourne, 1987-1998),[2] Brownlow Medallist 1991
  • Scott Wynd ({{AFL WB}}, 1988-2000),[2] Brownlow Medallist 1992
  • Peter Everitt
  • Dean Cox
  • Shaun Rehn ({{SANFL WestA}}, {{AFL Ade}} and Hawthorn, 1990-2002)
  • Matthew Primus
  • Jeff White
  • Corey McKernan
  • Aaron Sandilands
  • Todd Goldstein
  • Max Gawn

Ruck rover

Before the 1950s, the role of the ruck-rover was known as the follower. His role was to assist the ruckman and rover at centre bounces by blocking and shepherding them from opposition players.[3] This position disappeared in the 1950s with the success of Ron Barassi, Jr. in a role designated for him by Melbourne coach Norm Smith.[3] The closest equivalent of the follower position in today's game is known as a tagger.[3]

The ruck rover's job is to be directly beneath the flight of the ball when a ruckman taps the ball down, allowing an easy take away, or clearance, from a stoppage. Typically players are not as tall as the ruckman, typically ranging from 170–190 cm in height.

Notable followers and ruck-rovers in Australian football over the years include:

  • Ron Barassi, Jr. ({{AFL Mel}} and {{AFL Car}}, 1953-1969)[3]
  • Paul Bagshaw ({{SANFL Stu}}, 1964-1980),[4]
  • Michael Tuck ({{AFL Haw}}, 1972-1991),[5] former AFL career games record holder (426)
  • Robert Harvey
  • Chris Judd
  • Jobe Watson
  • Daniel Kerr
  • Garry Hocking ({{AFL Gee}}, 1987-2001)[6]
  • Michael McGuane ({{AFL Col}} and Carlton, 1987-1997)[6]
  • Brad Sewell
  • Trent Cotchin

Rover

The rover is a player who lurks around centre bounces and stoppages to receive the ball from a ruck rover and complete a clearance. Rovers are typically the smallest player on the ground.

Notable rovers in Australian football over the years include:

  • Harry Collier ({{AFL Col}}, 1926-1940),[7] Brownlow Medallist 1930
  • Haydn Bunton, Sr. ({{AFL Fit}}, {{WAFL Sub}} and {{SANFL Por}}, 1931-1945),[7] Brownlow Medallist 1931, 1932, 1935; Sandover Medallist 1938, 1939, 1941; Named forward pocket in AFL Team of the Century (1996)
  • Allan Ruthven (Fitzroy, 1940-1954)[7] Brownlow Medallist 1950
  • Lou Richards (Collingwood, 1941-1955)[7]
  • Bill Hutchison ({{AFL Ess}}, 1942-1957),[7] Brownlow Medallist 1952, 1953
  • Steve Marsh ({{WAFL SF}} and {{WAFL EF}}, 1945-1958)[8] Sandover Medallist 1952
  • Bob Skilton ({{AFL SM}}, 1956-1971),[7] Brownlow Medallist 1959, 1963, 1968; Named rover in AFL Team of the Century (1996)
  • Bill Goggin ({{AFL Gee}}, 1958-1971)[7]
  • Ross G. Smith ({{AFL StK}}, 1961-1975),[7] Brownlow medallist 1967
  • Bill Walker ({{WAFL SD}}, 1961-1976),[8] Sandover Medallist 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970
  • Barry Cable ({{WAFL Per}}, {{AFL NM}} and {{WAFL EP}}, 1962-1979),[7] Sandover Medallist 1964, 1968, 1973
  • Kevin Bartlett ({{AFL Ric}}, 1965-1983)[7]
  • Peter Crimmins ({{AFL Haw}}, 1966-1971)[7]
  • Leigh Matthews (Hawthorn, 1969-1985),[7] Named forward pocket in AFL Team of the Century (1996)
  • Tony Liberatore ({{AFL WB}}, 1986-2002),[7] Brownlow Medallist 1990
  • John Platten (Hawthorn, 1986-1997),[7] Magarey Medallist 1984, Brownlow Medallist 1987
  • Gary Ablett, Jr. (Geelong and {{AFL GC}}, 2002- ),[9] Brownlow Medallist 2009, 2013

References

1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Pascoe, 1995, p. 38
2. ^1 2 3 4 5 Pascoe, 1995, p. 39
3. ^1 2 3 Pascoe, 1995, p. 41
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sturtfc.com.au/history/team-of-the-century|publisher=sturtfc.com.au|title=Team of the Century|accessdate=14 August 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730131459/http://sturtfc.com.au/history/team-of-the-century|archivedate=30 July 2013|df=}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/team%20of%20the%20century/tabid/4819/default.aspx|publisher=hawthornfc.com.au|title=Team of the Century|accessdate=14 August 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223123516/http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/team%20of%20the%20century/tabid/4819/default.aspx|archivedate=23 February 2011|df=}}
6. ^1 Pascoe, 1995, p. 42
7. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pascoe, 1995, p. 40
8. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/aflhq/awards/halloffame/players/tabid/856/default.aspx |title=AFL Hall of Fame Players |publisher=AFL.com.au |accessdate=11 August 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325145459/http://www.afl.com.au/aflhq/awards/halloffame/players/tabid/856/default.aspx |archivedate=25 March 2012 |df= }}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.menofleague.com/NewsEvents/2012AustraliaPostAustralianLegendsStamps.aspx |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-08-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325203931/http://www.menofleague.com/NewsEvents/2012AustraliaPostAustralianLegendsStamps.aspx |archivedate=25 March 2012 |df=dmy-all }}

Bibliography

  • {{cite book|title=The winter game : the complete history of Australian football|first=Robert|last=Pascoe|year=1995|publisher=The Text Publishing Company|location=Port Melbourne|isbn=0 85561 644 X}}

See also

  • Football (Australian rules) positions
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