When I think about it, the 'best forward pack' is debatable, simply because there are packs that play differently.
I.e.
You have the small but extremely fast and skilful forward pack of the Titans, who excel at getting quick play the balls and running strong lines despite their size. A team that really can aim up and simply smash other teams through smart passing and the brilliant kicking game of their halfback, with a hooker that eats metres up like daisies and has a brilliant offload. They tackle quickly and pile numbers in; they can do this all night long because they are easily the fittest team in the competition; watch their 80 minute performances against Manly in Round 7 or the Warriors in Round 21 for proof.
You have the huge and hard-running pack of the Raiders that smashes teams with their strength and bulk, and also have a good degree of talent (Shillington's drop-bomb try assist anyone?). This pack simply dominates you and physically overpowers and terrorises other packs, and if Campese is having a good day this pack is everyone's nightmare. They tend to be slower in defence but are generally effective in their tackles. Watch any first-half footage of Raiders V Knights in Round 19 for proof.
You then have the balanced medium-build and quick forward pack of the Eels, who have strength and speed that can get the team really rolling forward, and every single player has the ability to offload; watch their 'hot-potato' against the Storm in Round 13 for proof. Unfortunately, though they gain more metres than the majority of other forward packs and have one of the best benches in the comp, the team still relies solely on Fui to make a charge, Hayne to play god and the halves to execute well for them to score any points.
Each of these three example packs are suitably different in style and the way they are used, but all three can achieve similar results for their teams; wins.
Still, my vote goes to the Rabbitohs forward pack when they are at their best, or the Raiders forward pack.
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