Fremantle is “absolutely” primed to be a top-four side next season after a key trade addition hailed as “magnificent” dealing by the club’s list bosses.

The Dockers on Wednesday dealt the no.23 pick to Melbourne for emerging defender Judd McVee, boosting their stout back six after earlier swapping picks with Brisbane and West Coast in a mega trade.

McVee, who hails from West Australian town Geraldton, figures to slot into Fremantle’s backline alongside Jordan Clark and play an “expansive” role a bit higher up the ground with the ball in his hands more.

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