With the 2012 season kick off looming, we’ve analysed each club’s forward packs to give you the run down on how they are shaping up leading into round 1.

Whether it’s the veterans or an emerging rookie coming through the ranks, we’ve included all possible options for each club coach to include in the engine room.

Each article previews the forward combinations your team could run with this season, including key stats on the front-row metre eaters, tackle-hungry hookers and  back-row workhorses who are likely to be strong performers in Toyota NRL Dream Team in 2012.

Click the link on the right for the guide to your club's forwards preview.