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The two wingmen control the open spaces in the middle of the ground. They can vary in size, depending on team balance or opposition match-ups, but in general they need to be highly skilled, especially in kicking. Wingmen also require considerable pace and stamina, as they run up and down the ground
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135:centre half-forward
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65:back pocket
55:back pocket
29:centre line
781:Herald Sun
688:References
682:Chris Judd
672:Scott West
662:James Hird
626:Paul Couch
614:(Geelong,
409:West Coast
329:Bryan Wood
299:Stan Alves
186:ruck rover
825:12 August
586:Tony Shaw
572:‹See Tfd›
537:Claremont
533:‹See Tfd›
504:Les Foote
498:Melbourne
488:Footscray
379:Footscray
313:Dick Clay
303:Melbourne
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957:Category
596:Hawthorn
580:Richmond
551:Richmond
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317:Richmond
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606:Norwood
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273:Fitzroy
181:ruckman
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244:coach
237:Coach
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