Overview

• Nat Fyfe was named as the substitute against St Kilda but did not take the field after reporting calf tightness during the half-time warm-up.
• The dual Brownlow medallist has been limited to four appearances this season, spending the majority of games in a designated substitute role.
• Fremantle’s deep and in-form midfield, led by Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw alongside returning Hayden Young, is intensifying competition for onball spots.
• Coach Justin Longmuir opted for a cautious approach by leaving Fyfe unused rather than risk aggravating the calf concern during Fremantle’s come-from-behind win.
• With his contract expiring at season’s end, Fyfe faces intensified scrutiny over his capacity to contribute in Fremantle’s finals bid with his long-term future in doubt.