He may have slipped to pick No.5 in the draft, but football analyst David King believes new Fremantle midfielder Adam Cerra has the potential to be a star of the competition.

Cerra made his debut for the Dockers in the club’s 16-point win over Essendon at Optus Stadium on Saturday, wowing onlookers with his poise and class in the contest.

Playing as a forward in his first game at the level, the teenager finished with two goals from nine touches at 77 per cent efficiency, and slotted a calm set shot from 45m out which iced the game in the fourth quarter.

If it wasn’t for knee and shoulder problems, Eastern Ranges mentor and Essendon great Darren Bewick maintains Cerra would have been in the conversation for the No.1 pick at last year’s national draft.

King believes with players like Cerra and No.2 pick Andrew Brayshaw in the line-up, Dockers coach Ross Lyon has the foundation of a side which can begin to climb back up the ladder sooner than expected.

“One thing that is undeniable - Ross gets the most out of the talent available and I think he’s coached sub-par teams, talent wise, to the absolute max,” King said on SEN.

Camera Icon Cerra celebrates with teammates after one of his two goals. Credit: Daniel Wilkins

“You give him picks two and five in the draft and watch him work his magic.

“Adam Cerra will be a star. Brayshaw will be a top-liner for a long time, while he’ll never wow you with what he does, he’ll do it consistently.

“Both (Luke) Ryan and Alex Pearce are top-liners.

“They’re going places. They won’t be as bad as people think - particularly at home. They’re going to be very difficult to beat over there.”