Fremantle can have a brand new captain in 2023 after Nat Fyfe made the choice to face apart after six years within the position.
The 2-time Brownlow medalist was first voted in by the taking part in group in 2017 and final season surpassed Peter Bell to grow to be the second-longest serving captain in membership historical past behind legend Matthew Pavlich.
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Throughout his time as captain, the Dockers solely made the finals as soon as – final yr – however he did not function after struggling an harm in Spherical 23.
“The choice was robust. It has been one thing I’ve identified for the final three or 4 weeks,” Fyfe mentioned.
“Final yr was a difficult yr for me individually, however an ideal yr for the membership and it began to pave the way in which for a transition.
“Intuitively, I knew that it was an thrilling alternative for the membership for me to step apart and let another person come via.
“It took some time for the feelings and my thoughts to line up with my instinct, it seems like I used to be letting go of a dream in some methods, however as soon as I related with that feeling, it opens up the chance for a lot extra.
“I am optimistic about what this transition can do for the membership.”
The 30-year-old has additionally utterly stepped away from the management group.
“By stepping away utterly from the management group that enables me to focus all my power on serving to our different forwards and studying my craft once more,” Fyfe mentioned.
“It additionally permits another person to step into the management group doubtlessly and provides us that recent push of management which can propel us ahead.”
Fremantle will announce their captain and management group later this season with Alex Pearce and Andrew Brayshaw looming because the probably contenders.
Pearce captained the Dockers 16 occasions final yr in Fyfe’s absence, whereas Brayshaw and fellow younger gun Caleb Serong have been additionally members of the management group.
