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Designation of Players

RULE 9.--The players of each side shall be designated as follows:-- 1. Goal-keeper, who defends the goal. 2. Point, who is first man out from goal. 3. Cover-point, who is in front of point. 4. Centre, who "faces" in the centre of the field. 5. Home, who is nearest the opponent's goal.

The remaining players shall be termed "fielders."

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