Max Gawn lands at #23 in the 50 Most Relevant series, and once again, the fantasy ruck conversation starts and often ends with him.
In this episode, MJ Want is joined by Pig Mentality to break down why Max Gawn remains the most influential ruckman in fantasy football, despite shifting rules, midfield changes, and growing uncertainty around ruck scoring in 2026.
The discussion dives deep into:
Gawn’s historical fantasy dominance and scoring consistency
Why his transition scoring separates him from every other ruck
How new rule changes could impact stoppages and ruck scoring
The importance of Defence vs Position (DVP) when analysing rucks
The effect of missing midfield stars like Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca on hit-outs to advantage
Whether rucks are still worth drafting early
Why understanding how rucks score matters more than raw averages
This episode reframes the ruck debate entirely moving beyond “rucks are volatile” and into predictive analysis using trends, matchups, and role security. If you’re wrestling with whether to lock in Max Gawn early or pivot to value later, this conversation gives you the clarity you need.
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