The Age
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·2 hours ago
Saints dual-ruckman setup gives St. Kilda crucial edge in 2026 AFL
Ross Lyon's St. Kilda Saints have the dual-ruckman setup that dominates 2026 AFL. Eight rounds in, the competition's top teams all employ complementary ruck pairs—a leaper for aerial contests and a battler for physical play—enabling swift ball movement from defense. Teams lacking this depth are increasingly exposed under rule changes favoring quick, ballistic football.
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