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
4. (15) Hawthorn
The Hawks wield a work in progress attacking unit, however have some bright sparks in their ranks to change the game.
The returning Jack Gunston and fellow premiership teammate Luke Breust still remain the main men in Sam Mitchell's forward line, with Jacob Koschitzke and Mitch Lewis being the two up-and-comers who could develop into big stars should they hold their trajectory.
Emerson Jeka is another tall option who should develop nicely in 2022 if he get ample game-time, while mid-forward Harry Morrison also provides Sam Mitchell with some nice backup should any of his first choice forwards succumb to injury.
Smaller options in Chad Wingard and youngster Dylan Moore also facilitate the side's attack with their ability to crumb off the contest, as will Tyler Brockman who impressed immensely last year.
