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What is a fullback?

What is a fullback? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (American football) An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.
  2. (field hockey) A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.
  3. (soccer) Alternative form of full-back
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Wallabies fullback Chris Latham will be the star attraction when the Bundaberg Rum Queensland Reds Tour hits the city next week.
But I was probably a better five-eighth than Mark was and he was only an average fullback compared to me anyway.
New signing Stuart Calvers made an impressive start and veteran fullback Martin Potts popped over his customary drop goal.
A replacement will however have to be found for fullback Ryan Horrman, on provincial duty, and wing Kevin Mattheus, who has an ankle injury.
Both new caps fullback Peter Gibson and lock Paul Barker admitted to being a little nervous before flying out with the team yesterday afternoon.
He plays on the wing, but it was at fullback where he found his twinkling feet.

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