Dual Brownlow medallist Chris Judd believes the recent form of young Melbourne forward Sam Weideman could open the door for a Jesse Hogan trade to Fremantle.

Weideman announced himself on the finals stage with a three-goal performance in the Demons’ 29-point win over Geelong at the MCG on Friday night.

Hogan isn’t a part of Melbourne’s first finals campaign in 12 years after suffering a season-ending foot injury during his side’s round 21 loss to Sydney.

The Dockers have have shown interest in Hogan in the past and would no doubt inquire if he is put on the trade table.

“If I’m Melbourne, I don’t want to lose Jesse Hogan because he is a great player,” Judd said on Footy Classified.

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Camera Icon Chris Judd believes Fremantle should have another crack at getting Jesse Hogan. Credit: Getty Images

“Not just that, he doesn’t just play in the forward line, you can play him on the ball and on the wing.

“I think this (Weideman’s form) does potentially open up an opportunity for Fremantle and if I was Fremantle, now would be the time to throw the kitchen sink at Jesse Hogan.”

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin last month strongly denied the star forward would be traded at season’s end.

Goodwin described the West Aussie, who is contracted at the Demons until the end of 2019, as a “Melbourne person through and through”.

“I’ve found that interesting discussion, he’s missed one game and all of a sudden he’s tradable,” Goodwin told Fox Footy after Hogan’s injury.

“This is a guy who was potentially heading towards All-Australian (selection) before he got injured.

“His first 71 games as a player with the Melbourne footy club rank with the best of anyone in the competition.

“He’s a Melbourne person through and through, Jesse, and we love having him in our team.”