| General Defender |
Plays a role on opposition small-medium forwards and usually helps create play from the backline |
| Key Defender |
Plays on opposition key forwards with the primary role of nullifying his opponent |
| General Forward |
Plays predominantly in the forward half of the ground but with more freedom than a key forward |
| Key Forward |
Plays predominantly as a tall marking target in the forward line |
| Midfielder |
Spends the majority of time playing on the ball |
| Midfield Forward |
Splits time equally between the forward line and the midfield. Often lines up on the half-forward flank but plays a significant amount of time in the midfield |
| Ruck |
Has the primary role of competing for hit-outs at a stoppage |
| Wing |
Spends the majority of time playing on the wing |
