Fremantle forward Josh Treacy's start to the season has affirmed him as a premier key forward across the competition.
The hulking 195cm forward has entered his prime, aged 23 and with 83 games under his belt, with his ability to take contested marks, anchor the forward line and work hard up and back, making him the complete player.
Despite the 23-year-old's form, Longmuir pointed to some other pleasing components of his season so far and indicated there was no indication to either isolate him or target him more.
“It sort of happens a little bit naturally sometimes because he's such a presence and sometimes catches the eye of the kicker,” Longmuir said at his weekly press conference.
“We feel like our system down there and players we've got down there, we're a forward line that likes to share the load, and he's catching everything that comes his way.
“He's also been selfless with some of his patterns to open up space for others, and he's the type of guy who would be just as happy for ‘Vossy' (Pat Voss) and Jye (Amiss), and other forwards to get a lick of the ice cream.
That his energy and leadership make Treacy a spark plug for his team is a bonus.
Fremantle is first in the competition for average scores per inside 50 so far in 2026, with Treacy leading a potent forward line.
The Dockers have breached 100 points and have had at least 30 shots in each game, with Josh Treacy spearheading the attack with 10 goals so far in 2026.
“I feel like our forward line is functioning really well in the first three weeks off the back of us being really selfless and working together, and Josh is probably making the most of his opportunities, and someone else will bob up if we keep playing selflessly like we are,” the coach added.
