Former Geelong and Port Adelaide player Quinton Narkle is pressing his case for a third-club debut after dominating for Fremantle's WAFL side Peel Thunder.
Narkle joined the Dockers as an SSP recruit after being delisted by the Power following multiple finals appearances in 2024.
The 27-year-old has been toiling away in the reserves league to begin the 2025 campaign, but his most recent performance will no doubt catch the eye of coach Justin Longmuir.
Narkle gathered 37 disposals, seven inside 50s, four marks and three tackles as the Thunder went down to East Fremantle.
The forward-midfielder can play multiple roles in the front half, and could look at adding a point of difference.
Isaiah Dudley and Murphy Reid have been selected ahead of Narkle, with the latter producing stellar performances since being drafted with Pick 17 last year.
Longmuir may also look at getting more support for ruckman Sean Darcy, who despite featuring in the senior side, appears underdone as Max Gawn dominated on Saturday.
Liam Reidy has played three AFL games, including Round 1 against Geelong, but has struggled to break through, coming up against Darcy and Luke Jackson.
However, the latter will be out for another fortnight with a hamstring injury.
Reidy recorded 52 hit-outs in the WAFL loss, as well as 17 possessions, six tackles and three marks.
Longmuir used swingman Oscar McDonald in the ruck to assist Darcy with tackling Gawn, but to nil effect, with the Demons champion registering 28 touches, 18 contested possessions and 10 clearances.
Fremantle will host Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Anzac Day following the traditional Collingwood-Essendon clash. They sit 3-3 after Round 6.
