Fremantle star Nat Fyfe gained’t play solely as a ahead, with coach Justin Longmuir saying he gained’t hesitate to swing him again into the midfield if wanted.
The Dockers may also start their means of deciding who will captain the membership in 2023 as quickly as subsequent week, regardless of a staff photograph suggesting the Fyfe will retain the position.
Fyfe’s future position has been the reason for a lot speak across the Dockers this pre-season, with the twin Brownlow medallist showing to transition right into a everlasting ahead after the emergence of Andy Brayshaw, Caleb Serong and Wil Brodie.
Longmuir stated he had been impressed with Fyfe’s capacity to adapt to enjoying as a deep ahead, however most significantly he was match and firing after a tricky yr with accidents.
“He is a mile ahead of where he was last year, both mentally and physically,” Longmuir instructed SEN. “He’s really invested in learning that part of the game.
“Clearly going forward we might have the opportunity where we need him in the midfield or times when we need him in the midfield but he’s got 10 to 12 years of knowledge and midfield craft that he can even lean on when he goes in there.
“He did all of the 80 minutes (of match simulation) today and really built throughout. He was one of the more dominant forwards in that in the last 40 minutes of the game. So hopefully he takes some confidence out of that.”
Fremantle aren’t speeding to determine who will captain the facet this yr regardless of each West Coast and Collingwood making appointments this week.
Instead, Longmuir stated he preferred to go away it late within the pre-season so the group might be taught to not depend on just some gamers to steer them.
“I think it helps develop a bit of depth within the leadership of the playing group and so far I’ve seen over the prese really don’t focus on it too much but just focus on communication and how to give and receive feedback,” Longmuir stated.
“If coaches step back and let the players lead, a number of different guys stand up.
“I feel we’ve probably relied on too few in the playing group when it comes to leadership and we need to make sure we develop a depth of leadership. So it’s been a positive to see that.”
Meanwhile, Longmuir stated defender Brennan Cox had dodged a bullet after growing an an infection in his knee.
“He got a bit of a graze on his knee and ended up in hospital,” Longmuir stated.
“It’s nothing serious. He’ll use this four-day break to regain a bit of fitness and make sure he’s right to go for next week.
“We probably dodged a bit of a bullet there by being able to get on top of it nice and early.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
