Player to Watch: Matt Bowen - North Queensland Cowboys

Jersey Number: 1

General Skills Required of a Fullback:

• Safe under kicks and high balls
• Speed off the mark
• Determined defender & runner of the football
• Effective communication skills
• Vision (peripheral)
• Kicking skills

Considerations in Attack:

• Anticipation & vision to join in attacking plays
• Bring ball back from kick-reception strongly
• Chase bombs

Considerations in Defence:

• Use sideline effectively when last line of defence
• Communicate to teammates
• Recognise shortages in defensive line
• Ability to make 'ball and all' tackles
• Keep an eye on opposing fullback, particularly for scrum defense.

All Playing Positions

• Fullback
• Wing
• Centre
• Five-eighth
• Halfback
• Lock Forward
• Second Row
• Front Row
• Hooker