Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has highlighted his commitment to consistent performance and the significant role mental preparation has played in improving his game during his Monday afternoon media conference.

Serong, who equalled the AFL record for the most consecutive 20-plus disposal games (70) on the weekend, shared insights into his approach to maintaining high standards regardless of the occasion.

"I like to think that I don’t lift to the game or anything, instead I just repeat the way I play week in, week out,” Serong said.

This mindset, according to Serong, is crucial for ensuring that he is always prepared, even for the biggest games.

"That’s a big focus for when we (Fremantle) do get to grand final day whenever that is,” he explained.

“I don’t want to feel like I have to lift to that occasion.

“Every time I train, every time I play, I want to be doing it at a level and at an intensity so that I’m ready to go when that time comes.”

A large part of Serong's preparation revolves around mental skills, a facet of his game he has diligently worked on with sports psychologists at the Club.

"I’ve worked pretty heavily on my mental skills with sport psychologists and whatnot," Serong noted.

"In the lead-up to last year I touched on it a fair bit towards the end of the season and I credit a lot of the improvement in my game and the consistency to that work that I’ve done (with mental preparation), and that’s stayed pretty consistent throughout the last 18-24 months."

The 23-year-old midfielder emphasised that mental preparation is as crucial as physical training for AFL athletes, and without it he would not be playing at the level he is.

"It is just as important (mental preparation), I think you can have the physical side of the game down pat and then if the mental side of it isn’t at the same level it doesn’t contribute in a positive way,” Serong said.

“It can affect the way you play no doubt.”

This holistic approach to preparation has allowed Serong to maintain a high level of performance regardless of exterior factors.

"Something I really pride myself on is being able to show up week in, week out no matter the context, no matter the opposition, no matter the venue, and I feel like as a group that’s something we’re striving for," he added.

This season has presented new challenges for Serong, but he has not been swayed by the increased attention, sticking to his process and leaning on the support of his teammates to continuously perform.

"This year there has been a few different challenges that have been thrown up around getting tagged and a bit more attention at stoppage and whatnot,” he shared.

“I’ve had to work through that, and it’s been really challenging at times but the support I’ve had from my teammates and other midfielders makes it a great midfield to be part of.”

Serong sits fourth overall in the AFL for total disposals (579) at an average of 30.5 per game, and second overall for clearances (148) to earn himself an elite ranking by Champion Data.

Looking ahead, Serong remains committed to his process and is confident that his approach will continue to serve him well.

“I feel like I’m growing in that space and will continue to grow but I feel like that’s something that can hold me in really good stead," he concluded.

The star midfielder will play his 100^th AFL game on Sunday against the Bombers at the MCG in a crucial clash for the Club’s top-four aspirations.