With the AFL season just around the corner, we've reached the final instalment of our forwards ranking series, with the top six spots revealed.
We've identified the top six forward lines in the AFL, revealing our number one spot for the 2023 season.
SEE: PART I AND PART II OF OUR FORWARD RANKINGS
1. Geelong
The reigning premiers are the envy of the competition heading into 2023, with a dynamic forward line headed by Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins. The two combined for an incredible 132 goals in their premiership campaign, with Hawkins coming out just on top with 67.
The inclusion of former Pie Ollie Henry gives the Cats an option to play a third tall, with the 20-year-old booting 21 goals in his last season with Collingwood, while his brother Jack also found himself inside 50 for parts of Geelong's practice match.
Brad Close proved his worth in 2022, playing 25 games and kicking 26 goals, including two on grand final day. The 24-year-old is heading into just his fourth season at the club but is an important cog in the Cats' structure, expected to continue that form this season.
The forward talent at the Cattery doesn't end there, with Tyson Stengle's 2022 season one to remember. The All-Australian averaged two goals a game last season in his first year at the Cats, ending the year with 53 majors to his name.
Gary Rohan and Gryan Miers add extra depth, leaving the Cats in a very good position to defend their premiership title this season.
