Fremantle Dockers Must Adopt Ruthless Strategy to Thrive in AFL
Fremantle Dockers Stand at a Crossroads
It’s all on the line on “Super Sunday” for several teams, including Fremantle Dockers, as the top eight takes shape. Whether they make finals or not, I believe they’ve taken a step forward in 2024. The Dockers have improved their ball movement, become a better contested possession side, and made inroads towards better forward 50 connection due largely to the massive improvement of Josh Treacy.
Time to Cut the Excuses
While it will be extremely disappointing if they don’t feature in September after being as high as second earlier this year, it’s not a waste of a season. Fremantle is still a young side, and losing three structurally important players in the latter part of the season has affected them. If any team loses key players, it impacts their performance significantly.
- A vital need for improvement in team structure
- Josh Treacy has been a significant asset
- Justin Longmuir must face heightened expectations
Moving forward, excuses won’t cut it. As fans demand better, the Dockers must refine their list management decisions. Notably, previous contracts for veterans Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters have been controversial.
List Management Challenges
- Questionable contracts for key players
- Need for critical recruitment strategies
- Importance of a focused training regimen
Fremantle must be ruthless in their approach. Decisions for player contracts should be timely and strategic to avoid long-term consequences. The comparison to Collingwood is stark; ruthless management led to their recent success.
As the Fremantle Dockers head into a critical period, it’s time to sharpen their focus and push toward an exciting future.
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