Every AFL club's squad for the 2027 season is coming together, so how does each team's back, midfield and forward line stack up with their rivals?
We at Zero Hanger will be going through all 18 clubs, analysing and ranking them 1-18 across all three thirds of the ground. We started with the backline last week, and now it is time to rank the forwards.
While the draft, delisted free agent signing period and trial spots remain for clubs to recruit players, the majority of each team's starting 23 are in place.
Focusing on the players at their disposal, their style of football in 2026, and with a look forward to Round 1, 2027, this is how we ranked every club 1-18 for its attack.
Geelong
Forwards: Jay Polkinghorne, Shaun Mannagh, Jeremy Cameron, Toby Greene, Oliver Wiltshire, Jack Martin, Jacob Molier, Jesse Mellor, Shannon Neale, Oliver Henry, Nicholas Driscoll, Patrick Dangerfield, Gryan Miers, Bradley Close
Geelong's threatening attack just got more dangerous - and annoying - with the inclusion of star Toby Greene.
The former chief antagoniser at GWS will now patrol the Cats' forward line with best mate Jeremy Cameron, who will finally be free of his injury troubles and hopefully back to his best, with the partnership set to cause mayhem for opposition defences.
Shannon Neale announced himself as a top-level key forward in 2026, with his 203cm frame booting 52 goals.
Shaun Mannagh continues to be underrated for his impact and is a star in Geelong's forward line alongside the ever crafty Gryan Miers.
Meanwhile, after a tough 2025, Oliver Henry returned to his best in the second half of 2026.
Even without a fit Cameron, who played well below his best this year, the Cats finished third in the league for points for. Now they have him back and the addition of Greene.
Chris Scott's forwards are some of the best in the business, and despite their ageing list, will be a flag contender again in 2027.
