Forward lines are more often than not where the magic happens on a footy ground, with fans eager to see exciting, high-scoring football.
2022 saw Charlie Curnow claim the Coleman Medal with a 64-goal effort, closely followed by fellow stars Tom Lynch and Jeremy Cameron, as 2023 shapes up to provide fans with even more to cheer about.
After trades galore last year and several new coaches in place, teams, and forward lines, may look a little different this season.
With the first game of the year fast approaching, we have taken a look at all 18 forward lines around the competition, ranking them ahead of the 2023 season.
Here are the first six forward lines, ranking 18th down to 13th...
1. (18th) North Melbourne
Though North fans have plenty to cheer as Alastair Clarkson edges closer to his maiden season in charge, there is still plenty of development needed at Arden Street.
It would be an understatement to say North struggled inside 50 last season, managing to kick more than ten goals in just six matches.
Key forward Nick Larkey managed 38 goals to top the table at the Kangaroos, while young prospect Charlie Comben managed just one game last season.
While the likes of Larkey and Cam Zurhaar have talent and seem to be the main targets for the Roos this season, there is still more improvement needed, while the Kangaroos' depth inside 50 leaves plenty to be desired.
New draftee Harry Sheezel is set to impress after a strong pre-season, but can't be expected to do too much in his debut campaign. Meanwhile, Jaidyn Stephenson has shown he has talent but North haven't been able to get it on display consistently.
North's entry inside 50 needs serious improvement from 2022 and with Clarkson at the helm we will surely see some, but perhaps not as fast as some may be expecting.
