Fantasy Draft rankings: Warnie's top 30 forwards

HARRY Sheezel is the consensus No.1 forward and likely first pick in most AFL Fantasy Draft leagues, but who comes next?

The North Melbourne star averaged 109.2 last season as his flexibility shone through. An increase in midfield time should see him maintain those numbers, if not improve, and be the runaway top Fantasy forward.

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Christian Petracca and Sam Flanders found new homes in the off-season and coaches will be keen to see Fantasy-friendly roles. Flanders looks to be in the midfield mix at the Saints after spending significant time forward at the Suns.

Many Fantasy pundits have different ideas about when to draft forwards and who will score well. Last season just four players averaged more than 90 with only another 12 in the 80-90 range.

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Midfield roles are generally where we see the higher scores from those who have FWD status.

Izak Rankine and Kysaiah Pickett play a mix of time in the centre and forward of the ball.

In the past we have seen Adam Treloar score highly. It was only two seasons ago that he was the top averaging midfielder when he went at 110 for the season. His injury history is what has drafters cautious even though he could potentially be one of the top forwards.

If you can't lock away one of the top forwards, there appears to be value in later rounds.

Jordan De Goey averaged 52.7 last year, Brent Daniels 47.7 and Charlie Curnow went at 65.8. They should all be moved up your pre-draft ranks if you project them to get back closer to their best.

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Warnie's top 30 forwards

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