Position 2026 Rucks

[SSwans2011]

I do worry with old man Gawn that we might see a repeat of last season where it took him a while to build into the season. Has happened a bit with Pendles as he has gotten older too. Also concerned that with a new look Melbourne midfield, it might take him some time to build towards the chemistry he had with Oliver and Petracca.

I'd be starting Grundy and considering English over him if it weren't for Opening Round, but I don't really like any of the other options.

 

[MacStradbroke]

= yes to Max Gawn

 

[Jiska]

I do worry with old man Gawn that we might see a repeat of last season where it took him a while to build into the season. Has happened a bit with Pendles as he has gotten older too.

That’s what everyone said this time last year….

 

[SSwans2011]

That’s what everyone said this time last year….

Hey in fairness, I started him last year, so I only started saying it after round 3 and then he made me look very silly

Thankfully I held him though. But you're right, it's probably not as big a concern as I've suggested in that post. Mainly just worried that if it takes him some time to build chemistry with a new midfield, meaning less HOAs, and he starts slowly, we could see a few sub-100 scores. New rules suit him though, so I'm probably overthinking it.

Doesn't matter anyway. With all the other decent alternatives playing Opening Round, it's the easiest set and forget in a few years.

 

[Jiska]

Hey in fairness, I started him last year, so I only started saying it after round 3 and then he made me look very silly

Thankfully I held him though. But you're right, it's probably not as big a concern as I've suggested in that post. Mainly just worried that if it takes him some time to build chemistry with a new midfield, meaning less HOAs, and he starts slowly, we could see a few sub-100 scores. New rules suit him though, so I'm probably overthinking it.

Doesn't matter anyway. With all the other decent alternatives playing Opening Round, it's the easiest set and forget in a few years.

He’s been top 3 SC scorer every year for a decade or so. Just pick him until he gives you a reason not to output wise. I’m sure it will happen one day, but plenty have missed out on a stack of points trying to play the lotto. Easier to start with him and downgrade/sideways than it will be to get him in later.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

That’s what everyone said this time last year….

I believe there was one person who didn't.

Can't remember their name.

 

[Floating Doughnut]

Personally like the big fella again and don’t see any real drop this year.
His only sub 100’s were Witts x2, Xerri and Rob and those Kent’s are all bolted to the floor, even an older
Max will out jump them for a few more taps imo.

15 minutes of hard match sim under the new ruck rules on Friday had this opinion regarding Rob from our track watcher .

 

[Petrify]

Personally like the big fella again and don’t see any real drop this year.
His only sub 100’s were Witts x2, Xerri and Rob and those Kent’s are all bolted to the floor, even an older
Max will out jump them for a few more taps imo.

15 minutes of hard match sim under the new ruck rules on Friday had this opinion regarding Rob from our track watcher .




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Xerri can jump. New rules not a concern for him

 

[Deliverance]

Xerri can jump. New rules not a concern for him

Only concern for him will be less stoppages and a reduced tackle count.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Personally like the big fella again and don’t see any real drop this year.
His only sub 100’s were Witts x2, Xerri and Rob and those Kent’s are all bolted to the floor, even an older
Max will out jump them for a few more taps imo.

15 minutes of hard match sim under the new ruck rules on Friday had this opinion regarding Rob from our track watcher .




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So put the C on rucks vs Adelaide if ROB plays

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Last year there was options.

This year ESPECIALLY with the byes its Gawn and Xerri by a mile.
Only other ruck only I would consider is Jackson BUT any campaigner without a sole ruck role can suck my chubby chol.

Lock em in kenties

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Last year there was options.

This year ESPECIALLY with the byes its Gawn and Xerri by a mile.
Only other ruck only I would consider is Jackson BUT any campaigner without a sole ruck role can suck my chubby chol.

Lock em in kenties

That seals it, I'm going light in the rucks this year.

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Is anyone going with three rucks? Might be hard with the new rules, but history shows if you can get three premo rucks in your team it'll go well.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Is anyone going with three rucks? Might be hard with the new rules, but history shows if you can get three premo rucks in your team it'll go well.

Reduces your flexibility through the year having a ruck in Flex. Would also rule out getting Bryan or another cheap ruck during the season.

Rucks do score well though....

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Reduces your flexibility through the year having a ruck in Flex. Would also rule out getting Bryan or another cheap ruck during the season.

Rucks do score well though....

Major negative would be if you lock in three premos and a different premo has an injury or bad score you're not able to get them in. Basically have to commit to picking the three top scorers before a game is played.

Unless someone like Jackson or Marshall gets dpp.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Gawn is only 21% currently.

He has Marshall and/or TdK round 1

 

[Foxman98]

Gawn is only 21% currently.

He has Marshall and/or TdK round 1

No idea how it is so low!

Given no one has any idea what Jackson's role will be the next best bye free ruck is Nank/O'Brien who will both likely suffer from the new ruck rules

People running Draper at R2 are also just as silly as he represents little to no value as a ruck and his only real value forward is the option to be cover pending an injury

 

[Lemma]

I think the only reason people are picking Draper is because there are no better options have a playing ruck cover in your fwd line (a la Darcy Cameron

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Darcy Cameron

Age

30

Ht

204cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.7

2star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

3.0

2star

CL

0.5

3star

HO

3.5

5star

D

6.0

2star

K

3.3

2star

HB

2.7

3star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

or Jackson in previous years)

 

[Floating Doughnut]

So put the C on rucks vs Adelaide if ROB plays

Today’s update : courtesy bigman



5 man bench might get a look.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Fagan said Draper is looking good for round 1

I think Sam heard that too.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Witts will be the biggest loser. With less ruck contests his HTA will drop. Xerri also, he gets a lot of tackle points around contest. Could be the year to go with less expensive rucks.

We dont even know how the rucks are going to go and score.

AFL players adjust very well to new rules.
Some will do better than others.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

That seals it, I'm going light in the rucks this year.

I always go light and it ****s me so this year i had the lube to you old mate

 

[rocker_oz33]

I always go light and it ****s me so this year i had the lube to you old mate

Tight arse .