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...
6. (13th) Port Adelaideย
Port Adelaide's 2022 season left much to be desired, their hopes of finals football crushed as they ended the home and away season in 11th position.
Todd Marshall led the charge in attack in a breakout campaign, kicking 45 goals from 21 games, with Sam Powell-Pepper following with 24 majors.
Marshall will continue to play as Port's number one target this season, but will need his fellow forwards to step up should the Power look to climb the ladder.
Charlie Dixon has long been a target for Port inside 50, but was sidelined for parts of the 2022 season due to an ankle injury and had to balance time forward with rucking duties, and will be hoping to get more consistent game time this season.
Mitch Georgiades, who has shown plenty of promise throughout his young career, is yet to reach his full potential and will look to build more consistency after a 19-game, 23-goal season in 2022.
The combo of Dixon and Marshall combined for just one goal in Port's pre-season loss to Fremantle, with the Power managing to get just eight goals on the board throughout the match.
Powell-Pepper looked sharp in Port's practice match, while recruit Junior Rioli is set to be dynamic in the forward line this season. Former Roo Jason Horne-Francis should also spend some minutes inside 50, while veteran Travis Boak should also feature in attack.
The Power seem to have their three talls locked down, while Jeremy Finlayson can also provide some versatility, but will need Powell-Pepper and Rioli to bring the pressure around the ball.
Ex-Bomber Orazio Fantasia will be hoping for an uninterrupted 2023 campaign after failing to feature for the Power last year, looking to rival the likes of Rioli as Ken Hinkley's first-string small forward.
