key forward

noun

key forward

noun
1

A tall forward (traditionally, a centre half-forward or full-forward).

Australian rules football

  • Many of the best key forwards also apply pressure and threaten at ground level and, at his best, Walker does likewise.2021 April 1, Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson, “The changing face of battle between AFL full-forwards and full-backs”, in ABC News, retrieved 27 Jul 2025:

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