Coach Bob Rose played Alexander in the forward pocket when he wasn't doing ruck-work.
He was regarded as a formidable ruckman and able to kick goals while resting in the forward pocket.
A small grandstand is situated in the forward pocket next to it.
In the 1965 decider he played in the forward pocket and contributed two goals.
Wayne Walsh kicked Richmond's first goal after receiving a free kick in the forward pocket.
Fraser was primarily a ruckman but took spells in the forward pocket.
When not rucking he was used in the forward pocket and was a member of Richmond's 1943 premiership team.
He is quite a small player (height 176 cm) and has been used mostly as a midfielder, rotating through the forward pocket.
In Australian rules football, the forward pocket refers to a position on the field deep in offense.
Hobbs often rested in the forward pocket and was handy near goals.