Want the edge in AFL SuperCoach 2026? Choosing the right rucks can define your entire season. In this episode, we break down the best AFL SuperCoach ruck options for 2026, including must-have picks, value targets, breakout candidates and the biggest traps to avoid.

We cover ruck structure, pricing value, scoring upside, ownership trends and the players who can help you gain a serious advantage over your competition. Whether you're locking in a premium ruck combo, chasing value or looking for a POD, this guide will help you build a league-winning strategy.

In this video:

Best AFL SuperCoach rucks for 2026

Must pick premium options

Value plays and breakout candidates

Ruck traps to avoid

R2 strategy and team structure advice

POD ruck selections

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0:00 Welcome back, footy is finally back

1:35 Sponsor shout: Yo-G Frozen Yogurt (Bendigo)

2:17 Practice match recap: Geelong key takeaways

5:03 Hawthorn takeaways: McDonald, Ward, Reeves impressed

7:52 Main topic begins: Rucks, new rules and what changes in 2026

9:44 Brody Grundy: does the early bye matter?

11:23 Mitch Edwards: reality check after practice match

12:55 Toby Nankervis: biggest loser from new ruck rules?

14:16 CDT hype: elite talent but role warning

15:08 Max Gawn: is 690k worth it in 2026?

17:30 Ned Reeves Superman game + Hawks two rucks debate

20:10 Luke Jackson: “have” status with new rules?

22:21 Tim English: back to 125+ territory?

23:15 Clip it: Jackson + English prediction and half marathon bet

24:24 Lachlan McAndrew vs ROB: Round 1 watchlist

26:12 Darcy Cameron: State of Origin ruck pick + bye factor

27:13 TDK at the Saints: massive upside but bye headache

30:14 Liam Reidy ownership: R3 must-have?

31:24 Breaking news: Sam Taylor out 4 weeks (impact)

31:50 Patreon pitch: Q&A, rankings, 1-1 support, SC rings league

33:10 Jordan Sweet: role security vs price problem

34:13 Nick Bryan: injury now, downgrade target later

35:58 Rowan Marshall: forward-only concerns and price drop watch

36:33 Tristan Xerri: can you pay up? rules impact

37:39 Wrap: rucks list recap + tell us who we missed

38:12 Practice match notes crew to follow on X

39:02 Final wrap

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