The pre-season rolls on, and we’re back with another episode of The Keeper League Podcast, this time turning our attention to AFL Fantasy rucks — all through a Keeper League lens.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jordan D’Sena as our special guest, bringing his insight and experience to a discussion that’s set to be one of the most important positional debates of 2026.

With new rules and interpretations coming into play, we take a step back and look at what they could mean for ruck scoring, role security, and long-term keeper value. We discuss how the changing landscape might impact different ruck profiles, whether teams move towards more flexible setups, and how fantasy coaches should be thinking about the position moving forward.

We cover:

• How upcoming rule changes could influence ruck scoring
• What to look for when assessing rucks in draft and keeper leagues
• Undervalued options and potential bounce-back candidates
• Breakout rucks and younger players worth tracking
• Long-term stash options for keeper formats
• How to approach ruck trades, holds, and handcuffs

Listener questions round out the episode, touching on ruck depth charts, keeper value, and how aggressive coaches should be when building their ruck line for both the short and long term.

This episode is focused entirely on draft and keeper leagues — not salary cap formats — with analysis designed to help you make smarter decisions now while keeping one eye firmly on the future.

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