Let’s call it the curious case of David Mundy — the Fremantle veteran who isn’t just defying his age, but thriving.

Ahead of his 304th game today, Mundy is riding the hottest six-game form streak of his career. Champion Data’s AFL Player Ratings formula also says the 33-year-old midfielder is in the form of his life.

Over the past six rounds beginning with the round four western derby, the Dockers’ Benjamin Button has averaged 31 disposals and eight clearances a game.

The curious part of Mundy’s story is that having reached the twilight of his career, he had been eased out of the midfield and into the forward line over the previous two seasons.

The loss of Lachie Neale, who the Dockers will confront for the first time when they clash with Brisbane at Optus Stadium, forced the evergreen on-baller back into the middle with remarkable results.

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So was taking the classy midfielder out of the guts a mistake or has the time spent forward helped freshen his body and prolong his career?

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“Possibly. I don’t know if that’s helped me or if that’s been a really big benefit, especially this year or as I see out the year,” Mundy said.

“But I’m certainly glad to be back inside mid and I feel like I’ve found a really good rhythm and am going OK. I’m glad that I’ve been able to contribute and I feel like my rhythm within games and within the weeks is really strong at the moment.

“I’m glad to be contributing the way that I am but certainly I’d give that all back if we could start functioning a little bit better and working a little bit better together.”

While Mundy rides his hot streak, the 4-5 Dockers are taking three consecutive losses into the match against the Lions. With Collingwood at the MCG looming next weekend, it’s hard to escape the feeling that plenty goes on the line for Fremantle today.

Mundy, who turns 34 in July, said he didn’t know if it was realistic to play every game this season in the midfield.

“I’m not too sure. All I know is that I’ve prepared all the way through pre-season to play mid. I’m recovering and preparing and being as diligent as I can in the mindset to play mid,” he said.

“If something happens or they want to spell me or whatever, it certainly won’t be my choice. It won’t be my idea.

“But we’ll have those conversations as the year goes on.”

Discussions over a contract extension are expected to wait until the end of the season but on current form Mundy appears well placed to earn another year.

He will need some luck — and two more seasons — to overhaul Matthew Pavlich’s club games record of 353.