what is the best forward line setup since 2001?

[M Malice]

clearly the 3 best sides since 2001 winning 10 of the 15 **** in that time. which forward line would you want your mids kicking the ball into?
those 3 forward lines would stand up in any era.
for the comparison, assume all players are playing to their career best form.

 

[beta_condition]

Brown wasn't really dominate until after 2004 but all those at their peak it be closer but Hawthorn forward line is insanely good, between the 6 of them they will kick 2500+ goals between.

 

[Beer n Skittles]

I don't think Brisbane or Geelong's fwd line from any given year would be in the top 3. Hawthorn the only one that belongs

Edit: For starters I'd say Essendon's 2001 forward line is better than Bri / Gee ones there. Sydney's from 2002, even if you don't include Lockett, is arguably better as well.

 

[juss]

Voted Lions by mistake.
The best forward line there is the Hawks.

 

[M Malice]

I don't think Brisbane or Geelong's fwd line from any given year would be in the top 3. Hawthorn the only one that belongs

hawthorn clearly number 1 going by votes so far.
but would be interested in you views re. which other 2 teams since 2001 have had a better forward 6 than the lions and cats 6 listed other than hawthorn.

 

[Beer n Skittles]

hawthorn clearly number 1 going by votes so far.
but would be interested in you views re. which other 2 teams since 2001 have had a better forward 6 than the lions and cats 6 listed other than hawthorn.

Just beat my edit. Maybe the Brisbane forward line belongs but not Geelong.

Essendon 2001 grand final forward line:
HF: 5 James Hird (c) 25 Scott Lucas 43 Dean Rioli
F: 29 Gary Moorcroft 18 Matthew Lloyd 27 Steven Alessio


In my edit I said maybe Sydney 2002 on a technicality. Swans team of the century full forward Tony Lockett, Swans team of the century forward pocket Paul Kelly. Hall, O'Loughlin, etc.

 

[M Malice]

Just beat my edit. Maybe the Brisbane forward line belongs but not Geelong.

Essendon 2001 grand final forward line:
HF: 5 James Hird (c) 25 Scott Lucas 43 Dean Rioli
F: 29 Gary Moorcroft 18 Matthew Lloyd 27 Steven Alessio


In my edit I said maybe Sydney 2002 on a technicality. Swans team of the century full forward Tony Lockett, Swans team of the century forward pocket Paul Kelly. Hall, O'Loughlin, etc.

thanks for the feedback, do like that forward line. i did not look at any other forward lines other than the triple premiership teams, although would still back the hawks, lions and hawks.

 

[adammania9]

Not sure why 2008 is in there. That's not part of the dominant era.

 

[HolyWars]

Not sure why 2008 is in there. That's not part of the dominant era.

Because it contained Roughead, Franklin, and Rioli. Certainly worth including if the main group were involved.

 

[The Joker]

Certainly not the Lions and how is it that Akermanis can be in the "Best midfields ever" & "Best forward lines since 2001" thread?

 

[blueiris]

Certainly not the Lions and how is it that Akermanis can be in the "Best midfields ever" & "Best forward lines since 2001" thread?

Akermanis was a half forward/wingman so he can technically be in both

 

[blueiris]

Hawthorn's forward line
But The Lions defence and midfield was definitely better than hawthorn's

 

[The Joker]

Akermanis was a half forward/wingman so he can technically be in both

Hahahaha yeah if you say so...

 

[Dom PC]

Hahahaha yeah if you say so...

Pretty sure he was selected as an All Australian as a defender, a midfielder and a forward. So yeah, take your pick

 

[beta_condition]

Hawthorn's forward line
But The Lions defence and midfield was definitely better than hawthorn's

Ok not sure why you had to bring up the second bit, insecure much?

 

[Lethality]

I would take Franklin out of there, the forward line works better without him.

 

[Lethality]

I assume the 2001 is to exclude Essendon's 2000 forward line?

Hird Lucas Mercuri
Moorcroft Lloyd Long

 

[M Malice]

I assume the 2001 is to exclude Essendon's 2000 forward line?

Hird Lucas Mercuri
Moorcroft Lloyd Long

Just beat my edit. Maybe the Brisbane forward line belongs but not Geelong.

Essendon 2001 grand final forward line:
HF: 5 James Hird (c) 25 Scott Lucas 43 Dean Rioli
F: 29 Gary Moorcroft 18 Matthew Lloyd 27 Steven Alessio


In my edit I said maybe Sydney 2002 on a technicality. Swans team of the century full forward Tony Lockett, Swans team of the century forward pocket Paul Kelly. Hall, O'Loughlin, etc.

see my previous post on this lethality.

thanks for the feedback, do like that forward line. i did not look at any other forward lines other than the triple premiership teams, although would still back the hawks, lions and hawks.

 

[The Joker]

Pretty sure he was selected as an All Australian as a defender, a midfielder and a forward. So yeah, take your pick

Definitely better defender, ima take that...

 

[Procrastinator35]

I would take Franklin out of there, the forward line works better without him.

Yep....Way better.

Multi-pronged & beautifully balanced without 'the ego' being there.

How many flags has he won for the Swans again?

 

[cripppa9]

Hard to choose out of hawthorn and Brisbane. Went with the lions just but have no basis on why.

 

[HolyWars]

Yep....Way better.

Multi-pronged & beautifully balanced without 'the ego' being there.

How many flags has he won for the Swans again?

That ego won us the 2008 flag.

But yes, this current forward line functions perfectly.

 

[cotter101]

1.Hawks
2.Brisbane
3.Geelong

 

[DrEvil_]

I would take Franklin out of there, the forward line works better without him.

The forward line works better when players don't always kick to him, but every forward line is better with Buddy.

 

[Procrastinator35]

The forward line works better when players don't always kick to him, but every forward line is better with Buddy.

Not every forward-line: Ours aint & the numbers back that claim up.

Also, the conversion rate tends to plummet South for the winter....Every-time he shoots, it's deuces wild & don't hold your breath.