Fremantle winger Jeremy Sharp produced the best game of his career in yesterday's loss to Carlton.
After leading for 94 minutes of the game, the Dockers went down by 10 points in a controversial manner that left players and fans frustrated.
In the dying moments of the game, a kick from George Hewett looked to be touched on the replay, with the ball - which was marked by Matt Cottrell and converted to a goal to put the Blues ahead - appearing to touch James Aish's head after leaving Hewett's boot.
Pleading with the umpire to examine the significant decision, Fremantle defender Jordan Clark was penalised for umpire's dissent, awarding Matthew Kennedy another shot from point-blank range and ultimately putting the game beyond doubt.
Despite the devastating loss, Sharp amassed 29 disposals (90% efficiency), seven marks, seven inside 50s, 655 metres gained and a goal playing on the wing.
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The 22-year-old was previously drafted by Gold Coast with Pick 27 in the 2019 National Draft, and after featuring in 23 games across four seasons, was delisted by the club.
Originally from Western Australia, Sharp joined the Dockers as a pre-season supplemental selection (SSP) and hasn't looked back since debuting in Round 1 against Brisbane.
Coach Justin Longmuir has been pleased with the winger's work, saying post-game he's earned his place in the side.
"Playing his role really well and he's building his game week on week," Longmuir said.
"He's had a super pre-season, he's made a big impact over the pre-season and he's getting reward for effort because he worked his backside off.
"It's good to see."
Fellow teammate Andrew Brayshaw was also full of praise for Sharp, adding how impressed he's been since joining the club.
"Sharpie was huge, another step forward for him," Brayshaw said after the loss.
"His run-and-carry and ability to tuck the ball under his arm, take a bounce and attack the game has been massive for us."
While Fremantle works on putting the close loss behind them, they will sweat on the availability of small forwards Sam Switkowski and Michael Frederick for the crunch clash with Port Adelaide in Round 5.
"They look like they've got injuries," Longmuir said post-game.
"Looks like 'Switta's' got a little calf and 'Freddie' did a little hammy."
The Dockers could regain star ruckman for next week but will need to "tick" a few boxes to be passed fit.
"We've still got to get him through main training, that's probably the biggest hurdle he needs to tick off," Longmuir added.
"If he gets through that we'll look at bringing him in."