Fremantle’s AFLW side are fitter than they were this time last year, according to 2018 best and fairest winner Ebony Antonio.

Both the women’s and the men’s Dockers teams trained alongside each other for the first time today as they prepare to break for Christmas in the coming weeks.

After making finals for the first time in 2019, Antonio said the Dockers were looking to push harder again in 2020.

“There is a lot of excitement around the group,” she said.

“We just cannot wait to hit round one, we’re ready to go.”

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The Dockers had a big turnover during the off-season and recruited seven players in this year’s draft, as well as two players from Ireland.

Antonio said it was up to senior players, like herself and reigning best and fairest winner Kiara Bowers, to lead by example on the track.

“Turbo is just an absolute gun and is leading by example as always,” she said.

“Everyone brings their own strategies to their own pre-season.

“It’s about getting these young ones under our wings and showing them the ropes, what to do and what not to do.

“Finding that balance is the hardest thing, but once they have a few years under their belt they’ll be alright.”