From the backline: Our experts predict how Fremantle will line up in 2014

NEW-found depth makes 2013 beaten grand finalists Fremantle an even scarier proposition in 2014. See our best 22.

Luckless midfielder Anthony Morabito could be a huge mid-season bonus for the Dockers.

NEWS Limited football experts go deep inside each AFL club to predict how each team's best line-up could look next year.

FREMANTLE

IN

Scott Gumbleton (Essendon) 25, key forward

Colin Sylvia (Melbourne) 28, midfielder/forward

Michael Apeness (Eastern Ranges) 18, ruckman

Alex Pearce (Devonport) 18, forward

Brady Grey (Burnie Dockers) 18, midfielder

Matt Taberner (rookie elevation) 20, key forward

DOCKER HURTS KNEE AT MUSIC FESTIVAL

WEST COAST'S BEST 22

OUT

Jesse Crichton (delisted)

Peter Faulks (delisted)

Alex Forster (delisted)

Josh Mellington (delisted)

Viv Michie (traded)

Jayden Pitt (retired)

CARLTON'S BEST 22

ADELAIDE'S BEST 22

COACHES

Ross Lyon (senior coach)

Peter Sumich (forwards)

Brett Kirk (midfield)

Michael Prior (defence)

Simon Lloyd (development)

Mark Stone (stoppages)

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BEST 22

B: Michael Johnson (29, 172 games), Zac Dawson (27, 119 games), Lee Spurr (26, 36 games)

HB: Paul Duffield (28, 133 games), Luke McPharlin (32, 225 games), Garrick Ibbotson (25, 115 games)

C: Stephen Hill (23, 108 games), David Mundy (28, 186 games), Nat Fyfe (22, 72 games)

HF: Colin Sylvia (28, 157 games), Chris Mayne (25, 105 games), Hayden Ballantyne (26, 86 games)

F: Zac Clarke (23, 53 games), Matthew Pavlich (32, 291 games), Michael Walters (22, 42 games)

Ruck: Aaron Sandilands (31, 193 games), Michael Barlow (26, 70 games), Ryan Crowley (29, 164 games)

Inter: Matt de Boer (23, 101 games), Danyle Pearce (27, 179 games), Tendai Mzungu (27, 63 games), Lachie Neale (20, 23 games)

HOW WILL THEY PLAY?

Expect more of the same committed team approach from Ross Lyon's men as Fremantle hopes its star veterans can stand up. What stands out for the Dockers is the squad's depth, with the addition of Colin Sylvia and Scott Gumbleton adding to the squeeze for spots. Sylvia is expected to be an automatic inclusion, while marking target Gumbleton could play alongside skipper Matthew Pavlich in the pre-season if the Dockers want to experiment with a taller forward line. Jon Griffin would be the first ruckman in many teams but may struggle for a game behind Aaron Sandilands and Zac Clarke. Clancee Pearce, Nic Suban, Hayden Crozier, Cameron Sutcliffe and Tom Sheridan would also hope for regular games.

Former Essendon forward Scott Gumbleton joins Fremantle's pre-season training.

READY TO FLY

His name comes with a massive asterisk next to it, but in Anthony Morabito the Dockers have an explosive 22-year-old midfielder taken at No. 4 in the draft. Morabito showed his class in 23 games in his debut season in 2010 but has not been seen since after injuring his knee three times. A Morabito comeback early in the season would be a remarkable occasion and, if all goes to plan, he could add to a formidable midfield.