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Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick has backed veterans Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters to play on next season saying he has full confidence in their ability to do important jobs for the team.
The Dockers’ season came to an end on Sunday with a 20-point loss to Port Adelaide seeing them finish 10th on the ladder. The club lost its last four games to slide from third position and experts turned the heat up on Fyfe and Walters at the end of the game.
The pair have one year remaining on their contracts but coach Justin Longmuir said he’d be speaking to them about 2025 during their exit interviews.
Garlick said there was no reason why they wouldn’t continue playing.
“I think they’ll be there next year, and our intent is that they see out their contract,” Garlick told The West Australian.
“They’re contracted for next year. They provide significant value in complementing our youth, both on and off the field and at times in crucial stages on game day.”
Fyfe played 22 games this season which was his highest tally since 2013. But he regularly came off the bench, was the sub once and got subbed out three times. He averaged 19 disposals and 4.4 clearances per game.
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Walters suffered two hamstring injuries and played 17 games, which included four as the sub. He kicked 17 goals.
Fyfe turns 33 next month while Walters will be 34 in January. Both men are closing in on 250 games.
Garlick said it was wrong to expect them to play to the standard from their halcyon days.
“Sometimes players like these are a victim of their own standards and success historically. We’re talking about iconic figures of our club and more broadly, the game,” he said.
Michael Walters takes in the defeat. AAP IMAGE
“Fyfey’s record speaks for itself. He dominated the competition for an extended period. So we, and Nat, are absolutely clear in our expectations of him and the role he can play for us, which we’ve seen at times this year has been incredibly valuable.
“It might not be to the same standard as Nat Fyfe at his prime, but there’s a handful of players in the history of the game that could actually live up to that.
“Sonny’s been a superstar at our club for 15 years now and finishes as well as anyone in the history of our club has done. So we’ll continue to work through with both of them and make sure we get to the right spot.”
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The Dockers’ season came to an end on Sunday with a 20-point loss to Port Adelaide seeing them finish 10th on the ladder. The club lost its last four games to slide from third position and experts turned the heat up on Fyfe and Walters at the end of the game.
The pair have one year remaining on their contracts but coach Justin Longmuir said he’d be speaking to them about 2025 during their exit interviews.
Garlick said there was no reason why they wouldn’t continue playing.
“I think they’ll be there next year, and our intent is that they see out their contract,” Garlick told The West Australian.
“They’re contracted for next year. They provide significant value in complementing our youth, both on and off the field and at times in crucial stages on game day.”
Fyfe played 22 games this season which was his highest tally since 2013. But he regularly came off the bench, was the sub once and got subbed out three times. He averaged 19 disposals and 4.4 clearances per game.
Walters suffered two hamstring injuries and played 17 games, which included four as the sub. He kicked 17 goals.
Fyfe turns 33 next month while Walters will be 34 in January. Both men are closing in on 250 games.
Garlick said it was wrong to expect them to play to the standard from their halcyon days.
“Sometimes players like these are a victim of their own standards and success historically. We’re talking about iconic figures of our club and more broadly, the game,” he said.
“Fyfey’s record speaks for itself. He dominated the competition for an extended period. So we, and Nat, are absolutely clear in our expectations of him and the role he can play for us, which we’ve seen at times this year has been incredibly valuable.
“It might not be to the same standard as Nat Fyfe at his prime, but there’s a handful of players in the history of the game that could actually live up to that.
“Sonny’s been a superstar at our club for 15 years now and finishes as well as anyone in the history of our club has done. So we’ll continue to work through with both of them and make sure we get to the right spot.”
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Look, i can understand having Fyfe and Sonny around to coach/mentor but seriously are Garlicks eyes painted on? Surely they cant play.Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick has backed veterans Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters to play on next season saying he has full confidence in their ability to do important jobs for the team.
The Dockers’ season came to an end on Sunday with a 20-point loss to Port Adelaide seeing them finish 10th on the ladder. The club lost its last four games to slide from third position and experts turned the heat up on Fyfe and Walters at the end of the game.
The pair have one year remaining on their contracts but coach Justin Longmuir said he’d be speaking to them about 2025 during their exit interviews.
Garlick said there was no reason why they wouldn’t continue playing.
“I think they’ll be there next year, and our intent is that they see out their contract,” Garlick told The West Australian.
“They’re contracted for next year. They provide significant value in complementing our youth, both on and off the field and at times in crucial stages on game day.”
Fyfe played 22 games this season which was his highest tally since 2013. But he regularly came off the bench, was the sub once and got subbed out three times. He averaged 19 disposals and 4.4 clearances per game.
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Walters suffered two hamstring injuries and played 17 games, which included four as the sub. He kicked 17 goals.
Fyfe turns 33 next month while Walters will be 34 in January. Both men are closing in on 250 games.
Garlick said it was wrong to expect them to play to the standard from their halcyon days.
“Sometimes players like these are a victim of their own standards and success historically. We’re talking about iconic figures of our club and more broadly, the game,” he said.
Michael Walters takes in the defeat. AAP IMAGE
“Fyfey’s record speaks for itself. He dominated the competition for an extended period. So we, and Nat, are absolutely clear in our expectations of him and the role he can play for us, which we’ve seen at times this year has been incredibly valuable.
“It might not be to the same standard as Nat Fyfe at his prime, but there’s a handful of players in the history of the game that could actually live up to that.
“Sonny’s been a superstar at our club for 15 years now and finishes as well as anyone in the history of our club has done. So we’ll continue to work through with both of them and make sure we get to the right spot.”
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spoken like a true grubby politician ......simon garlick trying to gaslight fans , yes we understand they aint the same players as their haydays ,fans are not dumb we don't expect them to be their former selves we can just see that their time is done
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What do you want him to say? They aren't going to be in the team next season?
Garlick has nothing to do with list management or team selection so it is not up to him to say anything. The one that should be criticized is JLo.
Garlick has nothing to do with list management or team selection so it is not up to him to say anything. The one that should be criticized is JLo.
What he should say, if someone asks, is that list management decisions will be made in due course and both players remain contracted for 2025. Doesnt need to say anything else
I know Andy was massive after the bye and Ryan was really good before it, but I feel like they were a bit off squad levels on the whole.
Serong the only one likely to make the team.
Serong the only one likely to make the team.
Really?
He is one I generally see from other clubs supporters as an in on Reddit etc (I don't use the main board on this site, its a cesspit lol)
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Ahh, they extended to 44, was wondering how we got so many in. Treacy and Pearce likely make it to if not for the last two months
Ryan does not deserve to be there.
Treacy very stiff to miss out given he only missed 3-4 games.
Even Clark I feel is a tad lucky.
Treacy very stiff to miss out given he only missed 3-4 games.
Even Clark I feel is a tad lucky.
Pretty sure its 44, I didn't count but it has been that for a few years
Because they only see his stats
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Jesus, we had equal most in the squad...
If they’re being serious Clark should be making the team. Elite or above average in a lot of key stats.
He’s been shit since the bye
I think they'll have Ryan ahead of him but I think they're about equally performed. Reckon both miss.
Not the whole time, had some down games though
Nah no way. Clark has been the much better player all year. And I’m not just saying that bc I called him being AA back in Feb
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