Justin Longmuir and his team at Fremantle have become a dangerous side in recent times, but 2023 is presenting as a year where weaknesses are opening up.
Fremantleย recently lost a few key players, including Lachie Neale back in 2018, Adam Cerra to Carlton, Rory Lobb to the Bulldogs and Jesse Hogan to the Giants, to name a few. Whilst 2023 has yet to hit the same strides compared to last year, what can Fremantle do to boost themselves back into contention?
In the sixth part of our trade target series, we take a look at potential players that could make their way west to become a Docker.
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1. Trey Ruscoe
The 21-year-old from Collingwood could be a bonus to the Dockers' defence to join the likes of Hayden Young, Luke Ryan and Alex Pearce.
The 193cm and 95kg medium defender could play suit the purple with the ability to create intercept opportunities whilst his key defenders clear the path for him to offer run from the defensive 50. His cleanliness by foot has also set him apart from others and could be the run-and-dash that Fremantle has lacked so far in 2023.
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Ruscoe has recorded a career-best seven marks, eight pressure acts and three spoils in his one game for Collingwood in 2023. Having been born in Perth may also be the lure that the Dockers need.
