In Australian rules football, the centre half-forward is a position on the half-forward line of a football field.

What does a half forward do in AFL?

Half-forward flankers usually move the ball into the forward line along the flanks. They might kick the ball into the forward line, pass the ball to another running player, or have a shot at goal themselves.

What does a Centre half forward do?

The centre half-forward must continually play forward of the ball which enables him to both provide an option to teammates in possession of the football further down the field or provide a strong contest to a pressured kick forward. The starting positions are always based on the position of the football further afield.