In setting out on your Rugby League career, it is best to choose the position to which you are best suited and concentrate on that position.

  We can all play Rugby League! It doesn't matter if you are long or short, heavy or light - there is a position on the field for us all. Don't let it be said small men can't play Rugby League. The code's history is full of small men who became great League stars. 
  The first step in deciding your position is to look at your size and speed. Generally the bigger types becomes forwards and the lighter, backs. One factor overrules this general method of positioning - SPEED.  A big fast chap can be of great advantage in the backs.  Often smaller types lacking in speed, become excellent hookers.
  Let's go through the field briefly and find what position you are best suited to.

FULLBACK
  This position calls for all-round ability. The full-back must be a good tackler, be able to handle and catch a ball safely and kick with accuracy and distance.
  Many tries are made by full-backs who show enterprise.
  Clive Churchill was a master, because he was good in defence and attack.

WINGERS
  These should be the fastest players on the side, with the speed to finish a movement. 
  Speed is of prime importance and lack of weight is no bar to this position. Wingers should be expert at taking bad passes as they often receive passes from team-mates under pressure. It is handy to be able to hit top speed in a short time as usually you will have little room in which to move.

CENTRES
Centres must be dependable and fast. They should also be able to hit top speed quickly.  You have noticed how Reg Gasnier leaves the other team "grasping" because he reaches top speed so quickly. Centres do a lot of hard work and it is essential for a team to have no weakness in these positions. 
  Centres' ability to handle and pass must be above average and they must be able to tackle with purpose.  Don't fall into the mistake of hanging onto the ball. The job of the centre is to upset the opposition and make a breach for the winger to score.

FIVE-EIGHTH
  Safe hands, fast off the mark and determined tackling are "musts". A weak five-eighth will weaken the best team.
  The five-eighth must be able to take all manner of passes and think in moments of pressure.
  The position is often filled by players smaller than others in the three-quarter line.

HALF-BACK
  This is a big job for a little man. The half-back must be quick of mind, nippy and be able to pass well. He must co-ordinate with the five-eighth so the ball moves along the line to the winger with the object of scoring tries.

FORWARDS
 Forwards are generally chosen for size and strength, although they are also expected to run with the ball and attack.
  They are required to so a lot of hard work - making openings for the backs. They should put thought into the game.  Most great forwards have been expert in the art of distributing the ball and not being greedy, by hanging onto the ball when it is far better to pass it.