The forward line is the glamour position in Australian football, home to the game's most famous and loved players.

The front six often grab the headlines with match-winning hauls and highlight-reel moments, providing the finishing touch that turns dominance into scoreboard pressure.

Forward groups signify a club's attacking identity, with elite sides boasting multifaceted attacks and rebuilding teams typically lacking the firepower to convert inside 50s effectively.

So, who claims the crown as the best attack in the AFL for 2025? Here's Zero Hanger's ranking, from 18th to first.

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3Adelaide

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Darcy Fogarty of the Crows celebrates during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on March 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Darcy Fogarty of the Crows celebrates during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on March 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Adelaide's three-headed monster was a dominant force in 2025, with the trio of Riley Thilthorpe, Darcy Fogarty and Taylor Walker eclipsing 140 goals combined.

The Crows' smaller forwards created a unique dynamic mix inside forward 50, with Izak Rankine and Ben Keays notably kicking 70 goals between them as Adelaide claimed the minor premiership with 13 100+ point performances under their belt.

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