Boom Fremantle recruit Luke Jackson’s “crazy” abilities and athleticism are already turning heads on the Dockers, with the large man standing out as a ahead throughout coaching on Monday.
Jackson joined the Dockers after three seasons and a premiership at Melbourne, the place his ruckwork lifted him to the 2021 AFL Rising Star award and performed a key position within the 2021 grand last triumph.
Fremantle are taking a look at new methods to construct a ahead line following the departure of Rory Lobb and Griffin Logue, and each Jackson and Nat Fyfe educated with the forwards group on Monday.
New ahead recruit Josh Corbett mentioned the pair had distinctive abilities that made them stand out from the pack.
“As you would have seen at training today, some of the stuff Jackson can do is pretty crazy for a man of his height,” Corbett mentioned.
“Sometimes he can play that small crumbing role but when he needs to stand tall, he’s definitely really impressive at doing that as well.
“Seeing Fyfe in the flesh is really impressive. His work rate and his ability to attack the contest is really impressive. I’m really looking forward to learning from those boys.”
Melbourne obtained choose 13 together with Fremantle’s future first and second spherical picks within the Jackson deal. Corbett was a a lot lower-profile commerce, with Gold Coast receiving a future fourth-round choice.
The 26-year-old ahead understands he’s removed from assured to be in the very best 22.
“I’d really love to play AFL football. That’s why I’m here to do. That’s what I want to achieve,” he mentioned.
“I believe in my ability to play AFL football but I understand there’s no guarantees. I’m going to work my bum off to try to get in there the same as the other forwards, to get that opportunity.”
Corbett was stuffed with reward for Fremantle’s coaching requirements and the management of younger stars Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong.
He mentioned the Dockers’ angle and health of the squad had been one of many standout options of his begin to life as a Fremantle participant.
“A lot of the younger group, particularly Caleb and Andy are driving the standards here,” Corbett mentioned.
“I think that’s a really important thing, particularly at a club like Fremantle. It doesn’t matter about age groups. It’s about who knows their role and being able able to play their role.
“There’s no egos. Everyone is able to speak up in a comfortable environment and everyone is really well respected.”
