{"id":8062,"date":"2025-01-29T23:54:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T23:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=8062"},"modified":"2025-01-29T23:54:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T23:54:54","slug":"dockers-selection-shake-joe-brierty-reveals-blueprint-johnson-erasmus-crack-fremantles-best-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?p=8062","title":{"rendered":"Dockers’ Selection Shake-Up? Joe Brierty Reveals the Blueprint for Johnson & Erasmus to Crack Fremantle\u2019s Best 23!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dockers’ Selection Shake-Up? Joe Brierty Reveals the Blueprint for Johnson & Erasmus to Crack Fremantle\u2019s Best 23!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Fremantle<\/p>\n

Fremantle Dockers football boss Joe Brierty has shed light on the pathway for young stars Matt Johnson and Neil Erasmus to break into the club\u2019s best 23, as the competition for spots in the team heats up ahead of the new AFL season. With Fremantle eager to build on their progress and push further up the ladder, the development of their young guns is becoming a key focus for the club\u2019s hierarchy.<\/p>\n

Both Johnson and Erasmus have been touted as future stars, but with Fremantle\u2019s midfield depth growing stronger, earning a consistent place in the starting lineup is no easy feat. Brierty, however, remains confident that both players have what it takes to cement their spots\u2014if they take the necessary steps to elevate their games.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the duo\u2019s prospects, Brierty highlighted the importance of consistency, work ethic, and versatility. \u201cThey\u2019re both incredibly talented and have shown flashes of brilliance,\u201d he said. \u201cFor them, it\u2019s about making their strengths undeniable and ensuring they bring their best efforts week in and week out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson, known for his smooth ball movement and decision-making, has impressed in patches but needs to build on his defensive work rate and endurance to become a reliable asset in Fremantle\u2019s midfield rotation. Erasmus, on the other hand, has been lauded for his aggression and contest work, yet he must refine his disposal efficiency and positioning to thrive at the elite level.<\/p>\n

The Dockers\u2019 coaching staff has reportedly set clear benchmarks for both players, encouraging them to embrace their unique strengths while also improving in key areas that will make them indispensable to the team. Pre-season performances and intra-club matchups will play a crucial role in determining their readiness, and according to Brierty, they are heading in the right direction.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re pushing hard. We\u2019ve seen the hunger in them both, and they know what\u2019s required,\u201d Brierty added. \u201cIf they keep progressing the way they are, they\u2019ll put serious pressure on the selection table.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Fremantle looking to solidify their finals aspirations, the emergence of Johnson and Erasmus could provide the midfield depth needed to take the next step. Whether they crack the best 23 from Round 1 or work their way in as the season unfolds, one thing is certain\u2014the competition for spots at the Dockers is fiercer than ever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dockers’ Selection Shake-Up? Joe Brierty Reveals the Blueprint for Johnson & Erasmus to Crack Fremantle\u2019s Best 23! Fremantle Dockers football boss Joe Brierty has shed light on the pathway for young stars Matt Johnson and Neil Erasmus to break into the club\u2019s best 23, as the competition for spots in the team heats up ahead […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8063,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[165],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-american-football"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg",810,456,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg",810,456,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg",810,456,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg",810,456,false],"jnews-360x180":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-360x180.jpg",360,180,true],"jnews-750x375":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-750x375.jpg",750,375,true],"jnews-1140x570":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg",810,456,false],"jnews-120x86":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-120x86.jpg",120,86,true],"jnews-350x250":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-350x250.jpg",350,250,true],"jnews-750x536":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-750x456.jpg",750,456,true],"jnews-1140x815":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg",810,456,false],"jnews-360x504":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-360x456.jpg",360,456,true],"jnews-75x75":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-75x75.jpg",75,75,true],"jnews-350x350":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-350x350.jpg",350,350,true],"jnews-featured-750":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376-750x422.jpg",750,422,true],"jnews-featured-1140":["https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg",810,456,false]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Newssoccer","author_link":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/?author=1"},"category_info":"American football<\/a>","tag_info":"American football","comment_count":"0","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03296d9499901293a9bc2a5012ba9481eab7fa8a-16x9-x1y0w2446h1376.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8062"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8062\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8064,"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8062\/revisions\/8064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssoccer.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}