Team camaraderie is still high amongst Fremantle’s playing group despite a disappointing loss to GWS, according to first-year-forward Shane Yarran.

Speaking after Freo’s 92-point loss to GWS at Spotless Stadium, Yarran said the side was unhappy with their performance on Saturday, but would unite to improve.

“It’s not at all the result we wanted but our spirit is still up and about and we’ll stick together strong,” Yarran said.

“It was a really tough day. I thought the first half was really good – we went out and were competitive – but the main message within the group is to stick together.

“The spirit doesn’t drop one bit. It’s something we hold each other accountable for.”

Yarran burst out of the blocks against GWS, kicking three goals and gathering seven disposals in the first quarter.

Talking points from Giants loss

The 27-year-old was clean with his hands and consistently showed a quick turn of pace, but began to fade as the Giants took control of the match.

He said he was starting to build an understanding of the requirements of AFL football and noted improving his defensive pressure as a point of focus.

“It’s still early days in my career, but I’m getting a bit of confidence with each game I play,” Yarran said.

“My biggest improvement would probably be my defensive pressure.

“It’s something that I’ve always got to in with a focus on.

“If I can get that up, I think the other stuff will come naturally.”

In his post-match press conference, senior coach Ross Lyon heralded Yarran's application to AFL football.

Lyon said the forward still had significant potential, despite his age.

"Obviously he's (27) and he's had some challenges but he has come into the environment, he's loved it and he's got a real sense of selse worth, direction and purpose," Lyon said.

"You saw that when we can give him some good supply and a little bit of space, he's super dangerous.

"He understands there's plenty of work to do but there's nothing but upside with him."

Yarran also recognised captain David Mundy’s “very strong leadership”.

Against the Giants, Mundy became just the second player to play 250 matches for Fremantle after former skipper Matthew Pavlich, who will appear in his 353^rd and final match against the Western Bulldogs next Sunday.