Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is wary of the need for his AFL ladder leaders to nail their preparation on return from a bye in the blockbuster clash with Geelong.
The Dockers are set to regain vice-captain Caleb Serong (calf) at Optus Stadium on Thursday night, and could also welcome back fellow midfielder Matthew Johnson (hamstring) and defender Brennan Cox (knee) from injuries.
The boost in personnel comes as Longmuir's men seek to pick up where they left off before the mid-season break, having posted a record 124-point mauling of North Melbourne last time out.
Teams across the competition have struggled to immediately find their feet after weeks off in recent seasons, especially when resuming against sides who were in action the previous round.
