Position 2026 AFL Fantasy Rucks

[Sneh]

Cameron, Viso and McAndrew

What could go wrong?

 

[Tex Danger]

McAndrew R3

McAndrew and a red dot. Balls to the wall

 

[Tex Danger]

When are dpp additions? Cant find it anywhere. Is it before/after rd 6?

With byes and best 18 rds 2-4 and blakiston in defence, the timing of this may be pretty relevant in relation to risk profile if running a more risky ruck line

 

[Exambolor]

When are dpp additions? Cant find it anywhere. Is it before/after rd 6?

With byes and best 18 rds 2-4 and blakiston in defence, the timing of this may be pretty relevant in relation to risk profile if running a more risky ruck line

Blakistion might only be a 5-6 week play while Bryan is out….. if he even lasts that long with Vigo in the background

 

[Cm Perfect]

For those considering Dante, what do you see him averaging as #1 ruck at Port?

 

[Fud#3]

For those considering Dante, what do you see him averaging as #1 ruck at Port?

50 or 60. He's got a decent draw after rd 1

North
Ess
WC
Rich
Hawks
Geel

 

[happy_eagle]

For those considering Dante, what do you see him averaging as #1 ruck at Port?

I'd put him at a 70 average maximum, realistically low to mid 60s.

So priced at 50 odd, not a tonne of upside.

 

[Tex Danger]

Blakistion might only be a 5-6 week play while Bryan is out….. if he even lasts that long with Vigo in the background

Yeah I agree but as far as I see if mcandrew lasted to rd 5, trading him to Bryan would be an ideal play but if Bryan wasn’t back flicking blakiston there if mcandrew was dropped would be a safety net

 

[Sneh]

wat

 

[stallon]

I'd put him at a 70 average maximum, realistically low to mid 60s.

So priced at 50 odd, not a tonne of upside.

Worst case hes an easy swap to Bryan I guess
Best case he goes 80+ and makes a shitload of cash

His floor would be pretty good with the main ruck role, and if Sweet comes in youre protected from a shit score by best 18

 

[bettingonbetts]

If McAndrew is named r1 I’m pretty confident with starting DC and just using McAndrew as cover for R2.
DC has no threat of a second ruck and I think the rules positively impact him

 

[dplggr47]

Yeah I agree but as far as I see if mcandrew lasted to rd 5, trading him to Bryan would be an ideal play but if Bryan wasn’t back flicking blakiston there if mcandrew was dropped would be a safety net

Would Blakiston get enough RC to get ruck status? I would've though Visentini would play main ruck and Blakiston would help out when required?

 

[stallon]

Would Blakiston get enough RC to get ruck status? I would've though Visentini would play main ruck and Blakiston would help out when required?

Visentini is 20, no ruckman is ready to be the number 1 guy at 20.

Blakiston is a genuine ruckman, and hes not a kid

 

[Sneh]

Visentini is 20, no ruckman is ready to be the number 1 guy at 20.

Blakiston is a genuine ruckman, hes mature enough and capable enough to be a ruckman.

Blaki isn't available as ruck yet tho

 

[stallon]

Blaki isn't available as ruck yet tho

I know?

He asked why Visentini wouldnt just play as the main ruckman

 

[Sneh]

I know?

He asked why Visentini wouldnt just play as the main ruckman

I thought you were talking about Port Visentini. My comprehension bad

 

[dplggr47]

Visentini is 20, no ruckman is ready to be the number 1 guy at 20.

Blakiston is a genuine ruckman, and hes not a kid

True. I don't have much data to go on. Both have barely played AFL. Will have to wait and see what the ruck setup is for their practice match.

 

[Barrybran]

If McAndrew is named r1 I’m pretty confident with starting DC and just using McAndrew as cover for R2.
DC has no threat of a second ruck and I think the rules positively impact him

It'll be interesting to see how Collingwood play as teams will need others to take a larger share of ruck contests

 

[Exambolor]

It'll be interesting to see how Collingwood play as teams will need others to take a larger share of ruck contests

We’ll have Buller/McStay to take the forward line contests

 

[Milo Cyrus]

I haven't seen any stats as yet that suggest primary ruckman won't be able to get to the ball up contest most of the time.

 

[tigs2010]

I haven't seen any stats as yet that suggest primary ruckman won't be able to get to the ball up contest most of the time.

Yeah think it was more they were taking the piss previously with walking over to contests lol

 

[Milo Cyrus]

Yeah think it was more they were taking the piss previously with walking over to contests lol

 

[Tex Danger]

True. I don't have much data to go on. Both have barely played AFL. Will have to wait and see what the ruck setup is for their practice match.

Definitely sounds like blaki will be 1st and maybe only Ruck (with a fwd ruck like wright)

Certainty to get ruck status as long as plays the ?3 game minimum to be considered

Only issue is Bryan may come back at same time Di he gets dpp at same time he is replaced

 

[Mr Gor]

Blakiston def a short term play. Looks like a solid player though

 

[Barrybran]

Blakiston def a short term play. Looks like a solid player though

The benefit of Blakiston is that you can roll him straight into Bryan. The downside is not knowing if he'll generate cash fast enough or when Bryan will return, though we should have at least a couple of weeks to prepare.