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WITH some big names being awarded forward/midfield status, there are a plethora of options up for selection in the forward line this season.

North Melbourne veteran Brent Harvey is the most expensive forward available after a career-high average of 99.7 in 2014 at the ripe old age of 36.

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After playing as a defender/midfielder in Fantasy last year, Jimmy Bartel kicked 24 goals and has been named as a forward this season.

Joining Bartel with newly acquired forward status are the 2015 dual-position kings Brendon Goddard, Brett Deledio and Dane Swan.

The trio have each averaged more than 110 Fantasy points in the past and are short-priced favourites to be among the top scorers amongst the forwards this year.

While key forwards can score highly on their given day, the dual position players who spend time running through the midfield should be your first choice.

With a range of outstanding premium options on offer, balancing the $10 million budget will be challenging when picking your initial squad.

Thankfully there are some mid-priced players who offer value, as well as some familiar names capable of filling the last couple of positions on the ground and the bench.

The AFL Record pre-season Fantasy special ($9.95) is on sale from February 9 at newsagents and Coles nationally. It is also available at these outlets – Woolworths (Vic, SA, WA, NSW), Big W (Vic, SA, WA), Target (Vic, SA, WA), Coles Express (Vic, SA, WA, NSW), 7-Eleven (Vic), NewsLink (Vic, SA, WA).