Finishing mid-table in 2021, the Fremantle Dockers donโt look too far off from getting back to their very best after some lacklustre performances in the previous years.
Inconsistent performances against weaker teams, as well as impressive victories over arguably stronger teams, led to mixed feelings amongst the Freo faithful over how the team performed.
Coming into the 2022 season, Justin Longmuir's side look stronger than ever on paper. It's now about putting everything into action and performing when it matters most.
With many players on the brink of returning from injury, things are looking up for the Dockers. And with a lot of players starting to find themselves, flourishing in their current roles, as well as the return of captain Nat Fyfe, Fremantle fans have a lot to be excited about going into the upcoming season.
Off-Season Moves
Ins: Jye Amiss, Neil Erasmus, Matthew Johnson, Eric Benning, Will Brodie [Gold Cost], Jordan Clark [Geelong]
Outs: Brett Bewley [delisted], Adam Cerra [Carlton], Reece Conca [delisted], Taylin Dunman [delisted], Stefan Giro [delisted], Stephen Hill [retired], Leno Thomas [delisted], Luke Valentine [retired], Tobe Watson [delisted]
Prediction
Fremantle are currently in a very interesting position. On one hand, they look very promising. Their defence is quite solid, the midfield is edging towards elite status and the forward line has the potential to provide solid goal-scoring numbers.
On the other hand, a few reoccurring injuries like weโve seen in the past and everything could come completely undone.
If everything goes according to plan for the Dockers, there is a decent chance that they can improve on last year's result and push for a spot in the finals.
But very rarely do things go according to plan.
Their forward line may not meet expectations, injuries may resurface towards the end of the season, and that difficult run home might be the reason the Dockers fail to reach the finals yet again.
Position: 11th
