AFL 2023: Mick McGuane ranks every forward line 1 to 18
Mick McGuane says one Carlton player is ready to break out, giving the Blues another dimension as they push for finals. Have your say and see his full 1-18 forward rankings.
They are the ones who finish off all the good work of their teammates and try to put a winning score on the board.
But these days, being a forward is more than just about kicking goals.
In ranking the top forward lines in the AFL, I took into account forwards who can win crucial one-on-one contests, their conversion, forward-50 pressure, whether there was an even spread of goalkickers and how they fare when the ball hits the ground.
The ability of forwards to create space and separation and their participation in score involvements also went into the rankings.
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