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)
5Tim English
Ratings Points: 1886.4
His absence at the Dogs has proven his importance to Luke Beveridge given there are no experienced players to fill the position on the list.
At 208cm, he is an imposing presence and follows up to provide genuine presence around the ground.
If the Dogs go deep in 2026, he will need to be at his best.
