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

4. Sydney

Lifted by a mesmerising crop of youngsters, the Sydney attacking brigade now poses a stern test to contain.

Lance Franklin is the first name on the magnet board when fit, with the legendary forward only five majors away from entering rare air in the form of the 1000-goal club.

Tom Papley has cemented himself as one of the game’s best small forwards, with the goalsneak booting an impressive 43 goals in 23 games for John Longmire’s side in 2021 and more often than not being too hot to handle for the opposition defence.

Although struggling for fitness at times throughout his career, Isaac Heeney had his most successful season to date last year, booting 36 goals from 21 games, however all signs are pointing towards 2022 being the campaign where he moves into his new home in Sydney’s engine room.

Logan McDonald impressed greatly in the small time he had in 2021, tying down a spot in the side’s best 22, whilst 23-year-old Will Hayward also had a brilliant campaign equalling his best output of 28 goals from 19 games.

Peter Ladhams is a new arrival from Port Adelaide and will be able to chip in with attacking duties if need be, whilst youngsters Errol Gulden, Sam Wicks, Hayden McLean and Joel Amartey can also add another string to the Swans’ attacking bow in their respective ways.