Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_45 (played INTEGER, points VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the mean number of played when there are less than 18 points and the position is less than 8?
### Answer:
SELECT AVG(played) FROM table_name_45 WHERE points < 18 AND position < 8