Fremantle forward Cam McCarthy could rejuvenate his career as a wingman, with teammate Michael Walters revealing he had been training with the midfield group this pre-season.

The 24-year-old has struggled for consistency in his first three seasons at the Dockers since crossing from GWS at the end of 2016, kicking just 63 goals in 48 games and signing just a one-year contract extension at the end of this season.

But with Bradley Hill (St Kilda) and Ed Langdon (Melbourne) departing the club in this year’s trade period, there are two spots up for grabs in the Dockers 22 on the wings, with McCarthy positioned to push for a spot.

Walters said numerous players could fill those roles, but indicated McCarthy and teammate Brett Bewley were the front runners.

“Cam McCarthy is also training with the midfield group, he’s got an unbelievable kick,” he said.

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“He’d be someone that’s good on the wings.

“Brett Bewley is really training the house down. He is a fitness freak.

“We lost some quality players, but it gives an opportunity for a younger player to come in and step up and play some AFL footy.”

One young player Walters is excited about is Next Generation Academy product Liam Henry, who he believes has all the attributes to succeed.

“He’s a pretty level headed kid, his character is strong,” Walters said.

“The things he does, not many people can teach, you’re just born with it. He’s one of those players who goes out there and plays on instinct.

“What he has been doing in the rehab and with his running, he hasn’t been running too much, but what he has been doing which I have been watching from afar has been head down, bum up.”

In his 12th pre-season at Fremantle, Walters said he was trying to train smarter and harder as the All Australian forward looks to increase his minutes in the midfield.

“In the past I have been working with my heart rather than my brain and along with that comes injuries,” he said.

“I am getting old these days, I’m 29 next year and as I said, I have been here a long time so I need to be smart with my training.

“It’s about trying to get fit, push for the midfield again this year but also play down forward whenever they need me.”