Forwards are usually the players that get fans through the turnstiles, with their incredible eye for goal and licence to thrill making them one of the most valuable parts of any side.
The other departments of the ground can work their collective backsides off to get the ball to a scoring position, but if a team doesn't possess the personnel to hit the scoreboard then all their efforts will be in vain.
A good forward-line doesn't necessarily need to be stacked with key forwards - as Richmond in 2017 displayed - with the right game style suiting smalls who feed off packs to kick crafty majors and perform the heavy lifting of a tall.
With under a month left until the first round of the 2022 season kicks off, it's time to reflect on which forward lines are ranked. Here's part two of our series, ranking clubs from 12th-7th for their list of forwards.
Every AFL club’s forward line ranked: Part I
3. (10) Greater Western Sydney
The Giants boast a couple of bright stars in their attacking ranks, however lack a forward line that can truly spook opposition.
Toby Greene is the obvious focal point of attack for Leon Cameron and is arguably the league's most enigmatic figure, booting 45 goals in 18 games last season.
The side's two key forwards Harry Himmelberg and Jesse Hogan are able to chip in on a regular basis, however, the Giants rely on many a goal from their small forwards.
It's the likes of Brent Daniels and Bobby Hill who provide a large attacking spark, as well as the club's stacked mid-forward brigade.
Stephen Coniglio, Tim Taranto, Josh Kelly and Matt De Boer are able to drive forward when it matters, with the most former of the quartet set to spend a large portion of his time in 2022 down in attack according to pre-season match simulations.
Daniel Lloyd, Jake Riccardi and Zach Sproule are on the fringe again for the Giants, not cracking their best 22 but still able to be there when they need to be called upon.
