Player to watch: Jonathan Thurston - North Queensland Cowboys

Jersey Number: 7

General Skills Required by a Halfback:

• Organiser/architect
• Quick
• Evasive
• Nimble
• Ability to vary attack
• Strong communication skills

Considerations in Attack:

• Speed and accuracy when delivering the ball from ruck or scrum
• Positioning so as to be in place as first receiver
• Support play
• Take the defensive line "on".
• Perfect understanding with dummy half (hooker) and 5/8
• Understand field position requirements

Considerations in Defence:

• Depending on ability/opposition strengths, may be required to defend either near ruck, outwide or as a second line of defence (sweeper).
• May also be required to drop back for chip kick later in the tackle count
• Cover the blindside from scrums

All Playing Positions

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