Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Volume 11, Issue 6 , Pages 585-592 , November 2008

A comparison of fitness and skill among playing positions in sub-elite rugby league players

  • Tim Gabbett

      Affiliations

    • Athlete and Coach Support Services, Queensland Academy of Sport, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
    • ,
  • Jason Kelly

      Affiliations

    • Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League Football Club, Australia
    • ,
  • Troy Pezet

      Affiliations

    • Parramatta Eels Rugby League Football Club, Australia

Received 9 March 2007 ,Revised 18 July 2007 ,Accepted 18 July 2007.

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PII: S1440-2440(07)00148-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2007.07.004

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Volume 11, Issue 6 , Pages 585-592 , November 2008

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