Forwards play a vital role in tackling and rucking opposing players. Australian football rucking often involves vigorous mid-air collisions with the opposing ruckman. A thump ruckman practices a more physical style of rucking. She was known for her crushing tackles and powerful rucking. Tackle bags come in two forms&colon; the rucking shield and the tackle bag. He swapped main rucking duties with Dawson Simpson. A follower, he was often seen in the back pocket when not rucking.