key forward en · NOUN
Meanings
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(qualifier:Australian rules football) A tall forward (traditionally, a centre half-forward or full-forward).
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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| key forwards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |