Jul 29th, 2019

Jul 29th, 2019

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has called on Fremantle's power-brokers to consider replacing veteran coach Ross Lyon after a dismal month of football.

After a bright start to the season, Fremantle's season has petered out of late, with the team's dour game style more of an issue than the lengthy injury list, according to Lloyd.

"These losses aren't helping," Lloyd told Footy Classified.

"I think they've gone back to the unwatchable Fremantle Dockers over the last four weeks.

Lloyd says the Fremantle Dockers have reverted back to being 'unwatchable' (AAP)

"You wouldn't want to finish the season in the way they are finishing. They'd have to seriously consider (a change).

"I know you say they've got eight wins and it's a rebuild, but it's the way they lose. Two goals, eight goals, seven goals and nine goals in the last four weeks.

"How do you get excited about going to a Fremantle game? They're the hardest team to watch in the game. I know they have injuries, but that would seriously go against Ross."

Lyon has also been criticised for his unconventional team selections, including picking three talls for the second consecutive week against the speedy Western Bulldogs.

According to Lloyd, the time has come for veteran big man Aaron Sandilands to hang up the boots (AAP)

According to Lloyd, the Dockers coach's loyalty to one of the club's all-time legends is costing his side.

"What Ross has been is very loyal to his senior players. You can see Nick Riewoldt loves him," he said.

"I think (Aaron) Sandilands is the one who's time has come.

"Rory Lobb's playing well, Sean Darcy you have to persevere with."