Forwards are usually the players that get fans through the turnstiles, with their incredible eye for goal and licence to thrill making them one of the most valuable parts of any side.
The other departments of the ground can work their collective backsides off to get the ball to a scoring position, but if a team doesn't possess the personnel to hit the scoreboard, then all their efforts will be in vain.
A good forward line doesn't necessarily need to be stacked with key forwards - as Richmond displayed in 2017 - with the right game style suiting smalls who feed off packs to kick crafty majors and perform the heavy lifting of a tall.
With under a month left until the first round of the 2022 season kicks off, it's time to reflect on which forward lines are ranked.
Every AFL clubโs forward line ranked: Part II
3. (16) Collingwood
The Pies have been crying out for a true key forward for what has felt like an age, however, the club still has not addressed the issue off the back of their salary cap dilemma in 2020.
Craig McRae has his work cut out for him in 2022, with Brody Mihocek being the tip of the spear for the Pies as of recent after a 34-goal showing last season.
Jordan De Goey and Jamie Elliott are the two enigmas in this setup, with the former returning from exile to try and get his career back on track.
Darcy Cameron will aim to try and help Mihocek with the key forward duties in 2022, whilst new blood Beau McCreery is sure to carry his good form into this year. Tall Mason Cox seems to be on the outer at the Holden Centre but can stand in should any player drop out through injury.
Josh Daicos and younger brother Nick will likely be shifted forward on occasions this year with the latter set to be a huge addition to the Pies' mid-forward stocks.
