Fremantle will go into the draft with pick No.14 in hand. That will slide depending on where bids are placed for academy players Nick Blakey (Sydney), Tarryn Thomas (North Melbourne) and Isaac Quaynor (Collingwood).

The fact they come in so late in the first round will mean who they pick comes down to who the other clubs overlook. Here are some of the players who could be on the board when the Dockers make their first selection:

Zak Butters

Position: Midfielder

Height: 181cm

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Weight: 70kg

Club: Western Jets

There’s a strong chance he’ll be off the board by the time Fremantle steps up to the plate, but Butters would complement the club’s young midfielders really well. The Victorian is only lightly framed but his outside ability, decision-making and delivery are all top-class. A shoulder injury during the championships limited his exposure this season but he’s still expected to be taken at the pointy end. Takes the game on and would would give the Dockers a classy outside mid to sit alongside Andrew Brayshaw and Adam Cerra in a developing engine room.

Camera Icon Butters breaks away in the TAC Cup. Credit: AFL Media

Riley Collier-Dawkins

Position: Midfielder

Height: 193cm

Weight: 88kg

Club: Oakleigh Chargers

If this was five years ago, when big-bodied midfielders were all the rage, Collier-Dawkins would have been in top-10 calculations. He may not reach those heights this week, but there is plenty to like about what he could develop into. The Vic Metro representative is an inside midfielder with a few tricks up his sleeve - he can clear the ball with power through the contest or burst away with speed over the first few metres. The appeal is obvious given Fremantle’s need to add more inside mids, but they’ll need a few clubs to pass.

Camera Icon Riley Collier-Dawkins is a big-bodied stoppage extractor. Credit: AFL Media

Ian Hill

Position: Forward

Height: 175cm

Weight: 76kg

Club: Perth Demons

There are several schools of thought regarding Fremantle’s interest in Hill, but if he’s still there at their pick he may be too talented to overlook. The Perth Demon went into this year as a top-five chance but drifted after an inconsistent and injury-affected draft season. He’s quick, he’s skilful, he kicks goals, he creates goals, and he has taken some serious hangs as a junior. The Dockers need a small forward, and like he said last week: three Hills are better than two.

Camera Icon The Dockers could pair Hill with his cousins Bradley and Stephen. Credit: Daniel Wilkins

Xavier Duursma

Position: Midfielder

Height: 185cm

Weight: 71kg

Club: Gippsland Power

Xavier Duursma is another one of those versatile players who you could see playing on almost every line. He tested well at the combine and has showed an ability to break things open with a turn of speed through the middle. Captained his TAC Cup side and told Fox Footy he models himself on Trent Cotchin, so you know reliability is a goal of his. Has the ability to penetrate with his disposal and would be another good addition to the midfield mix at the Dockers.

Camera Icon Xavier Duursma celebrates after kicking a goal in the TAC Cup. Credit: AFL Media

Liam Stocker

Position: Midfielder

Height: 183cm

Weight: 83kg

Club: Sandringham Dragons

As already mentioned, the Dockers need to add more depth through the midfield and Liam Stocker would be right up there in considerations. Stocker had a couple of injuries this season but did enough to be named the TAC Cup’s best player, averaging 13 contested possessions, five clearances and five tackles per game. He missed the under-18 championships with a broken jaw and may have pushed higher up the order if he delivered at that level. His competitive nature and reported dedication off the field make him a real ‘character’ pick as well.

Camera Icon Liam Stocker has been a bit of a bolter. Credit: AFL Media

Other names around the mark...

Chayce Jones, Ned McHenry, Sam Sturt, Curtis Taylor, Luke Valente.