Who has the best forward line in the AFL?

Which AFL teams flaunt the best forward mixes ahead of 2026?

From Coleman Medal contenders to elite smalls, the competition's best teams know how to score the ball.

But which front 50 unit leads the line as the best combination across the league?

David King had his say on SEN Fireball.

1. Western Bulldogs

“The Dogs for me are still number one.”

2. Geelong

3. Brisbane

“Loaded.”

4. Adelaide

“Adelaide - I still think they have enough scoring power.”

5. Fremantle

“I’ve left the Hawks and the Suns out.”

Fireball co-host Kane Cornes thought rather differently.

“I only did the one, so I haven’t gone in depth of giving my five,” he said.

“Hawthorn would be in there, especially with Jack Gunston’s return to form. The Dogs would be in there. Adelaide definitely would not be in there.

“I’d have Brisbane due to their elite smalls and medium size, not necessarily their keys. I’m not certain that I’d have Geelong. I like Jeremy Cameron, I do. After that, I’m not certain on it.”

So, who is number one in Cornes' mind?

The Dockers tuned up for the impending 2026 season with a 28-point practice match win over West Coast on Saturday with Jye Amiss kicking four goals and Patrick Voss three.

Throw in Josh Treacy and resting ruckman/on-baller Luke Jackson, along with Shai Bolton, Murphy Reid, Michael Frederick and Sam Switkowski, and Cornes has it as the best forward mix in the AFL.

“I know you’ve been big on Fremantle and how strong their list is,” Cornes said to co-host David King on SEN’s Fireball.

“Is it the best forward line? You know I’m a Patrick Voss fan.

“I don’t know if there’s a better forward line in the AFL. If you can come up with one let me know.

“Murphy Reid, Jye Amiss, Sam Switkowski, Patrick Voss, Josh Treacy, Shai Bolton with a mix of Luke Jackson and ‘Fast Freddie’ Michael Frederick.

“Is there a better mix than that? I think it’s the best three keys you can have in Amiss, Treacy and Voss. Amiss kicks a lot of goals, he’s a young key forward.

“I can’t see a better forward mix.

“I only did the one, so I haven’t gone in depth of giving my five.

“Hawthorn would be in there, especially with Jack Gunston’s return to form. The Dogs would be in there. Adelaide definitely would not be in there.

“I’d have Brisbane due to their elite smalls and medium size, not necessarily their keys. I’m not certain that I’d have Geelong. I like Jeremy Cameron, I do. After that, I’m not certain on it.”

It prompted a debate with King.

King: “You’d take Brisbane’s. Oscar Allen goes in there now.”

Cornes: “Are you certain about Oscar Allen? How’s his last two years been?”

King: “I’m as certain on him as I am on Jye Amiss.

“Who kicks more goals this year? Amiss or Allen?”

Cornes: “Amiss because he plays. Oscar Allen doesn’t play!

“I’ll give you Brisbane’s smalls…”

King: “Amiss, Treacy and Voss versus Morris, Gallop and Allen. It’s an interesting chat.”

Cornes: “I’d take Freo’s.”