The AFL Supercoach ruck selection is always one of the most important parts of the game.
With only two on-field selections and a bench player, getting these picks wrong can set you back both points and trades.
The Sporting News outlays the ruck situation to help you sort through the contenders.
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Top 10 Premium Ruck Prices
| Name | Club | 2023 Avg. | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim English | Western Bulldogs | 128.0 | $715,100 |
| Rowan Marshall | St Kilda | 114.3 | $639,100 |
| Kieren Briggs | GWS | 109.9 | $608,800 |
| Jarrod Witts | Gold Coast | 106.1 | $593,200 |
| Sean Darcy | Fremantle | 105.5 | $589,400 |
| Max Gawn | Melbourne | 104.5 | $583,700 |
| Toby Nankervis | Richmond | 104.3 | $583,100 |
| Luke Jackson (FWD) | Fremantle | 97.9 | $547,000 |
| Reilly O'Brien | Adelaide | 95.8 | $535,300 |
| Todd Goldstein | Essendon | 95.5 | $533,400 |
Western Bulldogs star Tim English has emerged as the best Supercoach ruckman by a long way, but he will set you back a hefty $715,100.
Two ruckman outside the 2023 top 10 - Rowan Marshall and Kieren Briggs - round out the top three, with both looking to be solid options once again.
Gold Coast's Jarrod Witts looks to be an option if you want cheap consistency, with Toby Nankervis a similar pick.
Max Gawn and Sean Darcy dropped off in 2023, can they get back to their previous heights this season?
Cheaper Premium Ruck Options
| Name | Club | 2023 Avg. | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar McInerney | Brisbane | 94.4 | $527,400 |
| Darcy Cameron | Collingwood | 92.2 | $515,200 |
| Mark Blicavs (MID) | Geelong | 91.6 | $511,800 |
| Brodie Grundy | Sydney | 86.2 | $481,900 |
| Jordon Sweet | Port Adelaide | 0 | $158,700 |
For those looking to save cash on their ruck selections, Sydney recruit Brodie Grundy looms as a fallen premium who will likely be no.1 ruck.
Oscar McInerney, Darcy Cameron and Mark Blicavs are consistent around that 90 score output, but can any step up in 2024?
Jordon Sweet has moved from the Bulldogs to Port Adelaide, and if he ends up playing, could be a huge cash cow. One to watch.
Rookie Ruck Options
Check out our guide to AFL Supercoach rookies in 2024: AFL Supercoach 2024: Rookies, cash cows and cheapies to keep an eye on
AFL Supercoach 2024 content from The Sporting News
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- AFL Supercoach 2024: Ruck bargains, prices and selection guide
- AFL Supercoach 2024: Midfielder bargains, prices and selection guide
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