With the new year upon us and all 18 clubs getting stuck into the thick of the pre-season, itโ€™s time to remind ourselves who are the front-runners in each position across the competition.

Here is our list of the top 10 ruckmen in the league heading the 2021 season.

See also:

The TEN best midfielders heading into 2021

The TEN best defenders heading into 2021

The TEN best forwards heading into 2021

7. Scott Lycett

Lycett has come into his own over the past couple of years, putting his stamp on ruck duties at Port Adelaide. The 108 game veteran made his debut back in 2011 but has been superb, particularly in season 2020.

Lycett averaged 23.3 hit-outs per game last year, putting him at 8th for average hit-outs in the competition. With Peter Ladhams coming up through the ranks, Lycett will need to continue his rich form to keep his spot in the side.