Backline

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In Australian rules football, the term backline refers to a position on the field. The backline consists of 3 defenders, one in the left back pocket, one in the right back pocket, and one at full-back.

Examples of back-pocket players include Kevin Sheedy, Tom Hafey, and Ty Zantuck.

Full-backs are usually the biggest of the 3 defenders in the backline, and they must have skills in spoiling the ball, body strength to out-muscle opposition forwards that they are playing on, and awareness and balance to keep up with leading forwards. Examples of full-backs include Matthew Scarlett, Shane Wakelin, Ben Rutten, James Clement, Bret Thornton, Danny Frawley and Luke Penny.

In rugby the backline consist of the centre wings and fullback these are usually the fastest players on the field and gain the most metres

In British English the term "backline" refers to the musical instruments used by bands on stage (drum kits, guitar and bass amps, keyboards, etc); the backline being the equipment that stands behind the band or at the back of the stage. In the 1960's, all the equipment including the PA (public address) was also at the back, as time progressed the PA was moved to the front near the audience. Backline equipment can be rented for touring or studio use ((see www.backliner.ch)). Backline Techs were once known as roadies and are the crew who look after, set up, and maintain the equipment.