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. This final part will reveal who has the best forward line in the competition, with the final six teams ranked.

Every AFL club’s forward line ranked: Part I
Every AFL club’s forward line ranked: Part II

5. Port Adelaide

Port’s forward-line is almost a perfect split of youthful exuberance and experience, with youngsters not being short on tutelage from the side’s established attackers.

The main man down forward is big Charlie Dixon, who has been in top form for the Power over the last couple of seasons, booting 72 goals since the start of 2020.

Robbie Gray is the man for the big occasions at Alberton, popping up when it matters to boot crucial goals from his native forward pocket role, with his pocket partner Orazio Fantasia having a brilliant first season at his new club in 2021, booting 28 goals from 15 games.

Connor Rozee and Zak Butters love to play around the 50-metre arc, with their goal sense only going to get better as their careers wear on and they rack up game time.

One of the Power’s most promising stars is Mitch Georgiades, who booted 32 goals in 21 games throughout 2021 and established himself as one of the best forward prospects in the league with his great leaping ability and accuracy in front of goal.

In terms of understudies, Todd Marshall and trade period arrival Jeremy Finlayson will be battling for a spot in the team come Round 1, however may very well get their wish should injuries keep mounting for the Power.

Sam Powell-Pepper is able to drift forward if need be, with Steven Motlop struggling to find a place in the best 22 should everyone be fit and healthy.