The Bont proves he's human, misses an absolute sitter
Not often you see Marcus Bontempelli miss a chance like this!
Fremantle had an absolutely amazing season, making the grand final was way above expectations.
But there was one obvious weakness in the Dockers line-up, a lack of a second key forward to help (and eventually replace) Matthew Pavlich. Chris Mayne is great as a third forward target but isn’t big and strong enough to play centre half forward.
Fremantle need a key forward desperately, it is the missing piece to the premiership puzzle.
With Lance Franklin’s amazing move to the Swans, an opportunity has presented itself for Freo. Sam Reid is an up and coming talent that may be starved of opportunity at the Sydney Swans due to them already having Kurt Tippett and Franklin in the forward line.
Fremantle should target Reid, he is 22 years of age, so he still has around 10 years left to play, and should be reaching his prime in the next two years, which is the Dockers premiership window.
The move would be good for Reid as well, he would get more opportunity, a chance at another Premiership and an opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches Ross Lyon and one of the greatest forwards Matthew Pavlich.
Sydney would also be very well compensated, with Shane Mumford leaving, in return the Swans could grab either Zac Clarke or Jonathan Griffin who have both performed very well this year and they could get a good quality young player such as Cameron Sutcliffe or Viv Michie.
They could also get a draft pick as well.
The move would be a win win for both clubs as the Swans only have one ruckman and could increase there depth and the Dockers could get the key forward they are desperate for.
Freo and Sydney should try very hard to make this happen
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