The start of the 2023 AFL season is drawing closer and with it comes the second instalment of Zero Hanger's forward line rankings, revealing the 12-7 spots.
We've already named our 18-13 ranked forward lines, but now it's time to dive into the middle of the table as we reveal the next six best forward lines in the AFL.
SEE: PART I OF OUR FORWARD RANKINGS
4. (9th) Fremantle
The 2023 season is yet to officially kick off, but already it looks as if the Nat Fyfe as a forward trial is set to reap rewards for Fremantle.
The two-time Brownlow medallist has all but completed his transition into a full-time forward target, booting three goals against Port Adelaide in Freo's pre-season practice match victory, complimenting a three-goal haul in the match simulation against Adelaide the previous week.
With Fremantle possessing the ruck duo of Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson, we should expect to see a strong marking target in Jackson as a forward, while the club will be hoping Matt Taberner can get back to his best after an injury-hit 2022 to replace the 36-goal absence left by the departed Rory Lobb
Promising key forward prospect Jye Amiss managed just three games last season and will be hoping for more consistent game time as he continues to develop, but may find himself the victim of Fremantle's forward line depth. While Josh Treacy has put his hands up for selection after an impressive pre-season in his third year at the club.
The Dockers have a strong ground-level brigade, with Michael Frederick (28 goals in 2022), Sam Switkowski (11), Lachie Schultz (30) and Michael Walters (25) able to provide another avenue to goal.
In the air though, the Dockers will be hoping Taberner can have an injury-free run and Amiss can spend more time on the park to ensure they have enough tall targets inside 50.
