Fremantle ahead Michael Frederick says it will be “pretty cool” to see Nat Fyfe and Luke Jackson unleashed within the midfield for a full recreation collectively.
Fyfe made a profitable return from a plantar fasciitis damage in Saturday evening’s 69-point win over Hawthorn, with the two-time Brownlow medallist tallying 10 disposals, two clearances and a purpose after approaching because the sub within the third time period.
The match additionally marked Jackson’s best efficiency since crossing to Fremantle on the finish of final 12 months.
The former Demon racked up a career-high 24 possessions to go together with six marks, seven tackles, 4 clearances and two objectives.
Jackson and Fyfe combined their time between assault and the midfield.
Fyfe was meant to play this 12 months nearly solely as a ahead however Fremantle’s centre clearance woes imply the 31-year-old is now prone to spend prolonged stints within the midfield.
Coach Justin Longmuir can also be eager to provide Jackson extra runs on the ball as a big-bodied midfielder.
If Fyfe is given the inexperienced mild to play a full recreation in Saturday’s conflict with Sydney on the SCG, it may pave the way in which for a Fyfe-Jackson double act within the midfield.
“It will be very cool to see Luke and Fyfey one day line up in the midfield together, side by side for a full game,” Frederick informed reporters on Monday.
“I know JL (Longmuir) has said that Fyfey will definitely play some midfield time.
“And you’ve got seen with Luke Jackson taking part in in there as effectively – there’s a number of threats.
“And even someone like Sam Switkowski in there as well – we’ve got good midfield depth.”
Fremantle and Sydney sit outdoors the highest eight with related 3-5 information.
The Dockers’ finals hopes shall be severely examined over the subsequent three weeks once they tackle Sydney, Geelong and Melbourne.
Fremantle’s win over Hawthorn was fuelled by a excessive ability degree and a willingness to take the sport on.
Frederick stated it was vital to proceed that theme this week in opposition to a Sydney facet on a three-match shedding run.
“We know Sydney aren’t where they want to be, and we’re not where we wanted to be,” Frederick stated.
“If we keep backing up our performances and playing the way we want to play, with some dare and being OK with making mistakes but taking some risks, we know we can get the job done.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
