No position has been discussed more than rucks in 2026 following off-season rule changes.
The best big men have adjusted, while athletic leapers have also come to the fore.
With Zero Hanger's AFL Player Ratings, it is now possible to judge these players and assess where their seasons ranked among their peers.
The fan-voted AFL Player Rater compares two players against each other based on their position by using a certified Elo rating algorithm- the same system used in global sports rankings to produce the live and real-time results.
(These rankings are accurate as at May 5)
8Lachlan McAndrew
Ratings Points: 1772.9
A remarkable rise for the Adelaide tall, who has usurped leadership group member Reilly O'Brien as the Crows' preferred big man.
Was let go by Sydney where he played just two games across just four seasons, his athleticism and reach have added a dynamic edge to the Crows on-ball brigade in 2026.
