backline

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Last year Rocca was crucial in his role of helping nullify Geelong's attacking backline, which is spearheaded by All-Australian full-back Matthew Scarlett.

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  • But City's backline was their downfall - and their disorganisation led to Arsenal's opener. —  British Blogs
  • With the recent acquisition of 27-year-old veteran MLS centerback Jeff Parke and the return of goalkeeper Jay Nolly, the backline should be solid. —  Soccer Blogs - latest posts
  • For the backline, how about Valerio Bertotto (Siena, once even a hot Azzurri prospect), —  Soccer Blogs - latest posts
  • The greatest aspect of the Tahs backline is the defence - it is rock solid and IMHO could well be the decisive factor when the whips are cracking. —  The Roar - Your Sports Opinion
  • The first one was a third-down play from the Baltimore 1 when it appeared that Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco stepped on the backline, a la Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky, who cost the winless Lions their best chance at a win this year by doing just that.
 

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