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What is Small forward in Australian Rules Football?

A quick, pressure-oriented forward who feeds on crumbs from marking contests, tackles defenders into mistakes, and snaps opportunist goals from the pockets.

Example: The small forward's chase-down tackle earned a holding-the-ball goal.

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