In Australian rules football, the forward pocket refers to a position on the field deep in offence.

Forward pocket players, situated in the forward line, need to have good avoidance and goal sneak skills and usually, quality forward-pockets are noted for their agility and ability to score difficult goals.

Examples of forward pocket players include:

Past

• Peter Daicos
• Jeff Farmer
• Phillip Matera

Present

• Stephen Milne
• Russell Robinson
• Cyril Rioli
• Mark L. Williams
• Leon Davis
• Paul Medhurst

Australian rules football positions
B:	back pocket	fullback	back pocket
HB:	half-back flank	centre half-back	half-back flank
C:	wing	centre	wing
HF:	half-forward flank	centre half-forward	half-forward flank
F:	forward pocket	full-forward	forward pocket
Foll:	ruckman	ruck rover	rover
Int:	Interchange bench	Interchange bench	Interchange bench
		Interchange bench
Coach:	coach

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