Dockers aim to live like Fyfe ahead of moment of truth
Fyfe announced on Monday he will be retiring at the end of the season, adding a sense of urgency to Fremantle's quest for an elusive AFL flag.
The Dockers are currently fourth with a 15-6 record heading into Friday night's home clash.
But such is the closeness of the top nine teams, Fremantle could miss the finals altogether if they lose to both Brisbane (14-6-1) and the Western Bulldogs (13-8) in the final two rounds.
Sending Fyfe off into the sunset with a premiership would be the fairytale ending to the season for Fremantle.
But Longmuir doesn't want his players to get distracted.
"Some of that talk is the talk that probably takes you away from what you need to do," Longmuir said.
"I thought Fyfey summarised it really well the other day in his speech - you just need to live in the moment and win every day.
'That's what he's boiled his career down to - getting the most out of every day. If we live that mantra, we'll be right."
Fyfe is likely to play as the sub again in what is just his second game back from a calf injury.
The 33-year-old has been beset by injuries in the latter part of his career, and Longmuir praised his resilience.
"He's had a great career," Longmuir said.
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— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) August 13, 2025
"Even tracking him this year, the resilience he's shown to get back and get into this position to be in the team - it's motivating for all of us.
"We want to send him out in the right way, but we need to focus on what we need to do."
Brisbane are aiming to bounce back from last week's two-point loss to Sydney.
Premiership defenders Ryan Lester and Brandon Starcevich return from injury, but star midfielder Lachie Neale (quad) is still missing.
Emerging Lions star Levi Ashcroft, who will get extended midfield minutes while Neale is out, said the key for Brisbane is sticking together and staying connected.
"We didn't play poorly last week, just had a few bad moments or a bad quarter," Ashcroft said.
"(The message is) just stay connected, play together and continue to play our way, because we know our best can be the best and beat any team in this competition."
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