Star Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has labelled prize recruit Luke Jackson his No.1 “most exciting prospect” this pre-season.
Jackson’s transfer to the Dockers was the large speaking level of the commerce interval, with the previous Melbourne ruckman decided to steer Fremantle to a flag.
The 21-year-old’s skill to play within the ruck and up ahead will give Fremantle important flexibility and assist fill the void left by the departed Rory Lobb (Bulldogs).
Brayshaw has been blown away by Jackson’s ability at floor degree, and can’t wait to see the large man in motion in the course of the season.
“There’s a few that have really impressed me but I’m probably most excited for Luke Jackson,” Brayshaw informed Perth’s 6PR when requested in regards to the membership’s pre-season.
“He’s shown already that he can be a really dominant ruck and forward prospect.
“As an enormous fella, his skill to virtually play as one other midfielder as soon as he is tapped it down (is) actually thrilling, and he comes out the entrance of stoppages and takes the sport on.
“For a big bloke, he’s got really good skills in tight. He is probably my number one most exciting prospect.”
Brayshaw has additionally been impressed by Jaeger O’Meara, who was traded from Hawthorn in the course of the low season.
O’Meara’s arrival will assist offset the lack of adorned midfielder David Mundy, who retired on the age of 37.
Fremantle ended their six-year finals drought final season, beating the Bulldogs in an exhilarating elimination match earlier than falling to Collingwood by 20 factors within the semi-finals.
The Dockers have set themselves the goal of profitable a flag by 2025, and the participant group are hungry to realize that objective.
“We all got a taste of what (finals) is like, to be right up there, and we all loved it,” Brayshaw mentioned.
“We want to be a top-four side and give ourselves the best chance going into finals.
“We do not wish to be a facet that is simply making up the numbers. We wish to be proper up the highest and that is what drives all of the gamers and all of the coaches.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
