A+ Nat Fyfe

Has been a monster in the midfield, going at a tick under 30 disposals per game and seven clearances and 17 contested possessions.

A+ Bradley Hill

Won the Doig Medal in 2017, but this has been the best football he has played for the Dockers. Tagged out of two or three games, but has provided huge run, big numbers and better disposal efficiency than we have come to know.

A+ Michael Walters

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Has won two games at the death with his precise kicking. One of only two players in the competition, along with Gary Ablett, to average 20 disposals and 1.5 goals per game. Has kicked 19 goals in 11 games.

A Alex Pearce

Terrific first half of the year as the club’s leading power defender and shapes as a massive loss with a broken ankle. His on-field leadership will also be missed.

A David Mundy

His shift into the middle has been a catalyst to Fremantle’s improvement. It has taken the engine room from mediocre to competitive against most. Averaging 26 disposals per game with seven clearances and 14 contested possessions.

A Luke Ryan

It is a good thing when he has the ball in his hands and it has been in his hands a lot. Has tallied over 30 disposals three times, more than 20 six times and never under 15. Good numbers for a half-back in his third season.

Camera Icon Alex Pearce, David Mundy and Nat Fyfe have been A-graders for Freo this season. Credit: AAPIMAGE

B+ Rory Lobb

The switch from attack to the ruck has been telling. Though not dominant in ruck contests, he makes up for it around the ground and is a threat Up forward with eight goals from 11 matches.

B+ Joel Hamling

Faces a huge job marshalling the defence in the absence of Pearce. Has been a solid support to Pearce this year and can take the main forward if someone beneath him steps up.

B+ Nathan Wilson

Had some flat matches a month ago, but has bounced back with a vengeance in the past fortnight. Worth around seven rebound 50s a game which is vital given his penetrating kicking and the speed with which he carries the ball.

B+ Ed Langdon

A really good consolidation period after a breakout 2018 when he finished top five in the best and fairest. Going at 25 disposals per game.

B Darcy Tucker

Solid role player in the midfield now. Strong tackler, can play an accountable mid role and is a good ball user if given a bit of space. Developing nicely.

B Andrew Brayshaw

Remarkably neither he nor Adam Cerra has missed a game they have been available for since round two last year. Has had to play the tough pressure forward’s role, but is getting some more midfield minutes now.

B Ethan Hughes

Probably one of the better stories to emerge this season. Was on the brink before a strong finish to 2018. Has played all 11 games and shown a bit in most of them. Strong in the air and brave.

B Brandon Matera

Much improved season from the talented, but inconsistent sharpshooter. Has kicked 18 goals in nine games and hauls against St Kilda, Greater Western Sydney and the Western Bulldogs were pivotal to victory.

B Reece Conca

Had some disposal efficiency issues early in the season, but has taken better care of the ball in recent weeks to emerge as an important role player. Highly valued at the club for his leadership.

B Matt Taberner

Very strong first half of the year and like Pearce, will be missed from here on in. Kicked 13 goals in nine games and provided ruck back-up for Lobb. Was a contested marking target, averaging almost three per game.

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B Connor Blakely

Had his pre-season halted by a hamstring injury. Started late, but has been a welcome addition midfield and across half-back in the past three games. Strong body and goes hard through the line of the footy.

B Adam Cerra

Like Brayshaw, has hardly missed a beat since making his debut early last year. Has had to play a variety of roles and adds value in most. Already in the best 22 and at 19, likely to only get better.

B Jesse Hogan

Had a controversial summer interrupted by injury and parties. Has been solid rather than great, but does give the forward line a target and shape. Has kicked 10 goals from 10 games.

B Brennan Cox

His season will be a bit underrated. Played a defensive forward’s role in the win over GWS and has had to assume ruck duties in the past fortnight after Taberner went down. A long way to go, but is still only 20.

B Harley Bennell

This might seem a generous rating, but the two WAFL games he has played are the two best games of football he has managed since joining the Dockers. If Fremantle are to make finals and have an impact in September, they need him to stay fit and replicate his current form at the elite level.

C+ Cam McCarthy

The problem here is the gulf between his best and worst. Was a five-goal match winner in round one. Touched it seven times and was goalless against Adelaide last time out to lose his spot. Had a big off-season and is still just 24, but the clock is ticking now.

C+ Ryan Nyhuis

Doesn’t get many chances, but doesn’t often let the team down when he does play. Three games this year. Now behind Hughes in the pecking order, but is still only 22.

C+ Taylin Duman

Just 21, has played six of the 11 games this year and is another one who has probably nudged ahead of Nyhuis. Good ball user and is getting physically stronger.

C+ Sam Switkowski

Has only kicked four goals in 10 games, but he is elite with tackle pressure, laying four a game. Laid seven big tackles against Collingwood, but needs to start hitting the scoreboard.

C+ Brett Bewley

Broke into the team and has played the past two games. However, his spot may come under scrutiny if Bennell presses for selection. Good runner, great left foot and will be important for depth.

C Travis Colyer

Fell out of the team after eight games when he just didn’t win enough of the football to hold his spot. Did kick five goals.

C Mitch Crowden

Has worked consistently at WAFL level and been on the emergency list a number of times without cracking it for a game.

C Stefan Giro

Had been in very good form at Peel, but will miss the rest of the season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament earlier this week.

C Bailey Banfield

Started the season in the AFL, struggled in the pressure forward role and was dropped. Has been solid at Peel and may get more opportunities if injuries occur.

C Hayden Ballantyne

Had his season derailed by a hamstring injury after playing in round one against North Melbourne. Did kick three goals last time out at Peel.

Camera Icon Hayden Ballantyne hasn’t had the season he would’ve liked. Credit: AAPIMAGE

C Tom North

Pretty solid second year at Peel, but yet to come under close consideration for role in the midfield in the AFL. Left-footer with talent.

C Sean Darcy

Played the first two games in the AFL but paid the price when Ross Lyon looked to change the balance and play just one ruckman. Sustained a serious ankle injury in the WAFL.

C Lachie Schultz

Got a taste of the AFL early then fell out of the team when Matera returned and has not been able to make it back in.

C Griffin Logue

How far the Dockers go could well depend on what level he can get to in the second half of the year. Is the obvious choice to replace Pearce. Needs to step up in his third season.

C Tobe Watson

Solid but not spectacular in defence at Peel. Doesn’t play many bad games. It is more a question of whether he can add enough to his game to grab the selectors’ attention.

C Sam Sturt

Showed a bit in two WAFL games, but suffered his second concussion of the year early in the third and has been spelled since. Very talented and quick left-footer.

C Scott Jones

Depth ruckman now probably third in the pecking order back from Lobb and Darcy. Has his limitations.

C Luke Valente

Averaging 11 disposals in five games at Peel after a summer disrupted by injury and the re-modelling of his running.

C Jason Carter

Winning plenty of football playing as a defender at Peel. Has to work on decision making and disposal, but is a good athlete with competitive instincts.

C Hugh Dixon

Has been injury-interrupted in his second season on the list. Whether he is athletic enough to play in the AFL remains to be seen.

C Lloyd Meek

Has spent a chunk of the season in the reserves at Peel, but did get a promotion when the pecking order was shuffled after Taberner was injured.

C Dillon O’Reilly

Had the start of his season at East Fremantle disrupted by ankle and shoulder problems. Recently taken in the mid-season rookie draft.

YET TO SEE

Aaron Sandilands

Has started running after long-term calf issue. If the Dockers close in on finals, there may be significant interest in whether they can get him fit.

Stephen Hill

Nearing a return after a first half of the season ruined by calf and quad issues. He and Bennell are the keys to the midfield being able to go up another cog.

Shane Kersten

Was bothered by plantar fasciitis for much of the summer and the foot has continued to bother him post-surgery. Out of contract at the end of the year.