Longmuir rules out resting players ahead of Carlton clash

Justin Longmuir says Fremantle will pick its best side against Carlton rather than rest players before the pre-finals bye.

10 Fremantle players have played every game this season, but Longmuir sees little value in giving them two weeks off before finals.

"No, they all play. We've got a week off next week," Longmuir said.

"We don't necessarily think that two weeks off would suit many of our players."

Longmuir said Fremantle had managed workloads through games during the back half of the season and had no major concerns heading into the final round.

"There's no real flags in terms of management needs and injuries," he said. "And if there is, we'll listen to the doctors and we'll weigh that up. But those discussions haven't really happened yet — we'll play our best side."

The Dockers face Carlton at Marvel Stadium in their final home and away game.

Longmuir said the focus remained firmly on producing a strong performance rather than looking ahead to September.

"We need to make sure that we prepare for Carlton and not look forward and give our best to this game," he said.

"And if we can do that, we should go into finals full of belief. We've beaten everyone in the top 10."

Longmuir added there were still elements of Fremantle's game to refine, with the Carlton clash offering one more chance to sharpen things before September.

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