As the 2022 season approaches, we take a look at the best performing ruckmen throughout the 2021 season to try and gauge which of these talls sits on top of the rankings going into the new season.
Here is our top 10 list of the best ruckmen in the league for this upcoming season.
5. Reilly O'Brien
The 202cm Crow really proved his worth during the 2021 season. Having to step up since the departure of Sam Jacobs, O'Brien stood out in an underperforming Adelaide side and put up consistent performances all year round.
Although he doesn't offer much in terms of scoring, only averaging 0.1 goals per game, his disposals, marks, handballs, clearances and hit-outs are all ranked above average in comparison to the other ruckman in the competition, showcasing what makes O'Brien such an important player for the Crows.
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