ruckman
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Because of his height, he often features as Collingwood’s ruckman, a position in which he contests center bounces, boundary throw-ins and ball-ups, making him one of the most important players on the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023
As a ruckman and a forward, Barnes’s job was to play in the middle of the field and jump for loose balls as bodies flew at him from every direction.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2019
In his youth, he played Australian rules football in the position of ruckman, a role akin to that of a center in basketball.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 7, 2016
That illusion was swiftly punctured, but the Eagles improved after a slow start, especially since the return from injury of ruckman Nic Naitanui.
From The Guardian • Jun. 3, 2013
Standing two meters tall, Pyke was once employed as a hulking back for Canada's rugby team but on Saturday he will play second ruckman for the Swans.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2012
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