The match simulation component of Monday's session involved extended minutes from previous weeks as the Club builds towards official pre-season games next month.

Training began with some light warm-up activities before the midfield, forwards, and backline split into the respective groups to focus on a line training drill. 

The first half of the match simulation began with an even mix of youth and experience facing off in 18 v 18, white vs purple clash.

Here are the key takeaways from Monday’s session.

Flying Fyfe 

Nat Fyfe (purple) looked at his dazzling best on Monday, highlighted by his second-half, one-handed hanger that had onlooking fans cheering from the sideline.

After the game, James Aish told the media Fyfe’s progression this pre-season had been impressive.

“I think everyone at the ground saw that one (his hanger), the fans liked it,” Aish said.

“Fyfey is going really well at the moment, he’s moving really well and it’s good to see him get up and have another good session.

“He’s always looking to improve and is always searching for ways to get better… he’s training at a really good level and is enjoying being in the midfield.”

Fyfe lined up alongside Caleb Serong (purple), Hayden Young (purple), and Liam Reidy (purple) in the midfield.

The dual Brownlow medallist’s ability to win the ball at the contest and give his team first look at the clearance was a notable occurrence in Monday's session. 

Twice in defensive 50, Fyfe linked up with Reidy (purple) to receive the ruck tap and swiftly move the ball out by hand to a teammate running past. 

At the other end of the ground, a key scoring opportunity was created for the purple team as Fyfe cleanly gathered a loose ball on attacking 50 while surrounded by three opponents. Fyfe poised himself before shrugging a tackle and releasing the ball to purple teammate Ethan Hughes. 

Luke Jackson impacts in the ruck and the forward line

Jackson (white) split his time between the ruck and as a deep-lying forward for Monday’s simulation. The versatile big man showcased his craft, excelling in both roles and impacting several plays with hit-outs to advantage and follow up at ground level. 

The 22-year-old’s ability to follow up on his own work was highlighted when he won his own ball out of the ruck before feeding the ball to teammate Andrew Brayshaw (white), who was in space and able to hit Jye Amiss (white) at half-forward. The quick clearance work created space out the back for Michael Frederick (white), who received the ball over the top from Amiss for a simple finish goal. 

Jackson was put through his paces when he went forward, with young key defender Joshua Draper (purple) and club Captain Alex Pearce (purple) both spending time marking the 199cm utility.  

During the second half, Jackson capitalised on his hard work by earning a free kick 40 metres out from goal, before going back and slotting a nice set shot from a 45-degree angle. 

Aish down back

James Aish (purple) is known for his ability to play multiple roles across the ground, and on Monday he showed that as he continues to lock down his spot on half-back this pre-season. 

The 163-game player has been complimenting the backline's run, while adding his experience and ball-use skills to Fremantle's defence. 

This was highlighted midway through the second half as Aish pushed forward, collecting a loose ball just inside forward 50 where he then poised himself before drilling a goal.

When speaking on his time at half-back, Aish told media on Monday that the move is something he had discussed at the end of last season.

“It was a pretty mutual chat at the end of last year. It was something I wanted to look at to get a full summer playing half-back,” Aish said.

"I'm enjoying playing back and it's something I wanted to do.

“It’s not something I’ve really had in the past, but it is somewhere where I feel like I can bring my strengths out.

“It also allows 'Chappy' (Heath Chapman), 'Sharpy' (Jeremy Sharp), 'Driz' (Nathan O’Driscoll) and some of these younger guys to get a go on the wing and bring their run to hopefully benefit the team.”

After the match simulation, the main training session concluded with some light running and basic team drills.