Ross Lyon has admitted changes are on the cards at Fremantle after a woeful 0-2 start to the season.

There’s a few big names on the chopping block, but plenty of Dockers fans will want to know who’s in line to take their place.

Here’s the most likely contenders to step up to senior level this weekend to try to give the Purple Army some joy against the Western Bulldogs.

Harley Balic

Camera Icon Harley Balic is firmly in the frame for an AFL debut this weekend.

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We continue to wait for the much-anticipated Dockers debut of the injured Harley Bennell, but it’s a different Harley B who’s shaping to step up on Saturday night. Balic is a 20-year-old midfielder who’s been in hot form for Peel, averaging almost 31 disposals per game on the ball. WAFL writer Russell Reid described the Sandringham product’s performance last weekend as “eye-catching” as he edges closer to a senior debut following an injury-ravaged 2016.

Ethan Hughes

Was close to earning a Dockers call-up after flying to South Australia as the travelling emergency against the Power. The 22-year-old has provided strong rebound off half-back in his two WAFL appearances, impressing the coaching staff with his ball use. After a late-season defensive cameo for Fremantle last year, Hughes is well-placed to step up to the seniors once again.

Tommy Sheridan

Camera Icon Tommy Sheridan (right) has found himself out of Freo’s best 22 so far this season. Credit: AFL Media

Leading into this season, Sheridan had played 39 of a possible 40 games since early 2015. But the 23-year-old has been overlooked for the opening two matches of this campaign. Sheridan was among Peel’s best at the weekend after being released from the Dockers’ emergencies, registering 25 touches, six marks and four inside-50s.

Sam Collins

The 194cm defender has been Peel’s best in two of the Thunder’s three matches so far this season. With Fremantle’s defence under fire after conceding 145 points against the Power – the most Ross Lyon has ever coughed up as coach – Collins could be called upon to help stem the bleeding. The 22-year-old was one of the shining lights for the Dockers in the back half of last season, making 12 appearances and showing composure that belied his lack of experience.

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Matt Taberner

Six shots at goal for Peel at the weekend is the good news – but an inaccurate return of 1.5 is the bad news. Nonetheless, Taberner will be in the frame if Fremantle decide to change up the recruit combination of Cam McCarthy and Shane Kersten that has failed to fire through the opening two AFL rounds. Taberner booted five majors in a more accurate display in the Thunder’s previous clash against East Fremantle.

Griffin Logue

Camera Icon Griffin Logue could join David Mundy and Nat Fyfe in the seniors very soon. Credit: Getty Images

The ace in the pack ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Western Bulldogs. Logue was Fremantle’s top pick (#8 overall) at last year’s draft, and has enormous upside. But it’s unclear just where he sits in Ross Lyon’s calculations after playing in just one of the Dockers’ three pre-season matches. In his post-match press conference, Lyon conceded Logue was “probably not” ready for a debut on form, but also said he said he must look at “playing kids” to aid the re-build. Logue had 18 touches in defence but wasn’t among Peel’s best at the weekend.