DOB: 24 October 2002
MFC Debut: Round 6, 2026 against Brisbane Lions at MCG
From: Beaumaris/Xavier College/Sandringham Dragons/St Kilda, traded for 2027 National Draft fourth round selection
Number: 27 (2026-)
Games: 7 (11* total to end 2026)
Goals: 2 (5 total)
Career statistics
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Winning % |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 71.42 |
Ruckman acquired from St Kilda during the 2025 trade period, after making his AFL debut late in the season. He had originally been selected with pick seven in the 2021 Mid-Season draft, and took nearly four seasons to make St Kilda's senior side.
Heath was the first player traded to Melbourne for a draft pick two seasons in advance. He playd seven times in his first season, as understudy to Max Gawn.
His father Nick had previously been listed by Fitzroy.
| Year | Games | Goals | Brownlow |
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Tribunal
| Round | Charge | Sanction | |
| Round 18, 2026 | Rough conduct | $2000 fine | |
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