#11 in the 50 Most Relevant countdown is Tim English the modern prototype ruck and one of the most debated picks in fantasy footy for 2026.

In this episode, MJ Want is joined by Vams to unpack the fantasy implications of Tim English’s profile across AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach, with a sharp focus on scoring dynamics, rule changes, and ruck draft strategy.

The discussion covers:

• Tim English’s elite 2025 season, averaging well over 110

• Why English profiles as the ideal modern ruck in today’s AFL

• How recent ruck rule changes have reshaped scoring outcomes

• The growing importance of transition scoring for rucks

• How English scores differently across AFL Fantasy vs SuperCoach

• The risks attached to investing early in premium rucks in 2026

• Community sentiment and why top-tier rucks divide opinion

• Injury history as a key risk factor when drafting rucks

• English’s early-season matchups and how they may influence output

• How to adapt ruck strategy in a season full of uncertainty

This episode is less about whether Tim English can score and more about whether paying up for a ruck is the right move in 2026.

Understanding roles, rules, and scoring nuance has never been more important — and Tim English sits right at the centre of that conversation.