With the 2025 season inching closer, the second edition of Zero Hanger's forward line rankings are here, with teams 12-7 revealed.
The clubs on this list sit in between the best and the worst, either missing the final piece to create a dynamic, high-scoring attack or, opposingly, have one or two star forwards carrying the forward line from second-rate to decent.
TEAMS 18-13: Every AFL team's forward line ranked: Part 1
Here is Part 2 of our forward line rankings...
5. (8th) Sydney
Although the Swans made it back to the grand final in 2024, most of their wins stemmed from their star-studded midfield.
Sydney ranked first for points per game but it was largely due to the significant contributions from Chad Warner (35 goals), Isaac Heeney (34), Errol Gulden (15), and Luke Parker (14). From a forward line point of view, the season was quite inconsistent.
AFL fans watched in awe as the Swans ripped the Power to shreds in the preliminary final with multiple goals from Joel Amartey, Logan McDonald, and Tom Papley.
However, a decrease in return from these forwards catches Sydney out, especially when the midfield group cannot shoulder the burden, as was seen on grand final day.
Only forwards Papley and Will Hayward punted majors on the big stage, while Parker, who played in the forward line on the day, booted three in junk time.
Without any off-season additions, Sydney will be hoping for greater consistency from the same key targets in season 2025.
