Fremantle looks primed for a tilt at the premiership given the demographic and depth of its list, with All-Australian quality littered across every line.
The Dockers didn't have the busiest off-season, instead mostly relying on a squad that took them to September while being one of the youngest in the competition in 2025.
Another pre-season under the belt of their emerging crop, as well as heightened competition at selection, should see Justin Longmuir lead one of the best lists in the league this year.
With that in mind, let's take a look at Fremantle's best 23 for the 2026 season.
Midfielders
The Dockers might be home to the midfield unit with the greatest upside in the AFL.
Their headline trio of Caleb Serong, Andrew Brayshaw and Hayden Young are now household names, with the latter hoping to get back to his best after an injury-impacted 2025 campaign.
Add in the dynamism that Shai Bolton and Luke Jackson provide, and it's clear to see a Fremantle outfit in full force will be a headache for opposing engine rooms.
Then there's young talent in Murphy Reid, Matthew Johnson, Neil Erasmus and Nathan O'Driscoll, who will all be pressing their case for more midfield exposure, placing pressure on senior names like Jaeger O'Meara and Corey Wagner.
The aforementioned McVee will also eye midfield opportunities after crossing the Nullabor, potentially adding some outside run alongside Michael Frederick and Jeremy Sharp.
The ruck setup has been complicated in the past, but Jackson's versatility to play as a midfielder has eased Longmuir's plans. Sean Darcy takes on the first-string role, allowing Jackson to switch between his dual midfield posts and a resting role forward.
The arrival of Mason Cox will mostly see the ex-Magpie there for depth, but he'll be able to pinch-hit if relied upon.
