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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15Melbourne
Melbourne's forward line has come under scrutiny often since their 2021 premiership, often viewed as the key component of their structure that has let them down in the years since.
In a dismal 2025 campaign, the Demons efforts up front were again disappointing, as key young players failed to improve and emerging stars moved into different areas of the ground. Jacob van Rooyen, for example, regressed from a 30-goal campaign to just 16 in 2025, and the Dees finished 10th in points for.
Of course, the bright spot is Kysaiah Pickett, but he has played increasingly in the midfield, leaving damaging options inside 50 sparse.
The forward line may be on the mend, however, with the recruitment of Brody Mihocek, but time will tell if newly appointed senior coach Steven King can revitalise this squad's attack.
