The Dockers have emerged as the most surprising premiership contender of 2022, with Justin Longmuir now getting the best of out of his balance of emerging stars and seasoned heads.
But while Fremantle continue to rise up the ranks after years of rebuilding, some pieces of the purple puzzle are yet to click, with their final solution perhaps relying on players currently plying their trade at rival clubs.
With the Dockers already in the middle of trade and free agency reports and rumours this year, they loom as a major player in the upcoming off-season for both gains and losses.
Looking at the former, we cast our eye over five players Fremantle could consider targeting in 2022.
TRADE TARGETS: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD, ESSENDON
4. Angus Brayshaw
Another clear link and the second Demon to potentially be of consideration for Fremantle, with Angus potentially linking up with his brother Andrew in purple.
Like Jackson, Brayshaw is yet to recommit to Melbourne beyond this season and is expected to be on the Dockers' radar as a viable outside midfield option.
With Blake Acres reporter to be assessing his options with little movement between the winger and the Dockers, there may be a void for Brayshaw to fill in Justin Longmuir's side.
Brayshaw might be enjoying a career-best campaign this season, despite his podium finish in the 2018 Brownlow count, with a more defensive-minded role seeing the former No.3 Pick rank top three in intercept marks ahead of Round 18.
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With what Longmuir and the Dockers are building this year, Brayshaw would strengthen the club's pursuit of a premiership for the years to come in a switch to Cockburn.
