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)
7Jarrod Witts
Ratings Points: 1806.9
The ruck that is regularly cited by his contemporaries as the most difficult match-up.
Averaging 35 hitouts per match, his strength and experience makes him difficult to beat in ruck contests, and while others hit the highlights reel more, he is just provides uber-reliable service for the midfield.
