2023 PICKS:<\/strong> 34, 46, 60, 64, 85
FUTURE PICKS:<\/strong> FRE R1, COL R1, PTA R1, STK R2, FRE R3, STK R4
ACADEMY\/FATHER-SON NOMINEES:<\/strong> Mitch Edwards (NGA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRST PICK:<\/strong> Boasting three future first round picks and a clear interest in West Coast NGA prospect Lance Collard<\/a>, Fremantle’s first selection could end up a lot different than it currently stands. The Dockers are better poised than most to move up the board, and would likely need a pick in the 15-20 range to nab Collard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having lost Lachie Schultz<\/strong> and lively wingman Liam Henry<\/strong> during trade period, the Dockers are in need of some energy and forward firepower. Collard offers both and has a deep bag of tricks which has him in high demand towards the back-end of the first round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Should Fremantle be unable to manufacture a move into said range, pick 34 could yet yield similar traits. South Australian goalsneak Jack Delean<\/a> has been linked, with other small forwards like Phoenix Gothard<\/a>, East Fremantle jet Koen Sanchez<\/a>, and Tasmanian Jack Callinan<\/a> also set to fall around the mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local key defender Zane Zakostelsky<\/a> is another prospect, albeit completely different in type, who the Dockers may court. His athleticism has propelled him up draft boards of late, leaving his best until last with a best afield performance in the WAFL Colts Grand Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n REMAINING CROP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fremantle has a few areas to cover across its list, and should a small forward be ticked off first, perhaps the attacking focus will carry on. There are a couple of marking targets in Luke Lloyd<\/a> and Logan Morris<\/a> that could take a load off Jye Amiss<\/strong> in the long-term, likely available as second rounders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pick 46 may even be a bit far back to nab the Victorian pair, and the same can be said for midfielder Clay Hall<\/a>. Perhaps, then, his Peel Thunder teammate Reece Torrent<\/a> comes into consideration as a balanced type who can also roll forward from midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside run and permanent long-term wingers remain pressing needs, so another local in Aiden O’Driscoll<\/a> would be a handy addition. The same can be said for 190cm GWV Rebels wingman Joel Freijah<\/a>, whose potential arguably outweighs where he is projected to be picked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With no Next Generation Academy or father-son options to consider this year, the Dockers can get creative late in the crop. Mitch Edwards<\/a> falls into the former category but is likely to be snapped up within the first 40 picks, and Fremantle is well stocked in the ruck department as it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n KEY QUESTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Can Fremantle move up the board to nab their rivals’ highly touted NGA product? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pick 34<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Lance-Collard-1024x683.jpg\")
\u2013 If not, what other small forward options will the Dockers lean towards?
\u2013 With local talent looking thin next year, will Fremantle make that a focus in 2023?<\/p>\n\n\n\n