Fremantle cult hero Patrick Voss emerges as shock trade target for rivals
Voss is enjoying a breakout season for the Dockers, kicking 15 goals from 12 matches.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Nick Riewoldt says Patrick Voss is 'gettable'.
The 22-year-old key forward is in second year at the club after earning his shot as a rookie during the 2024 pre-season supplemental period.
He had spent the previous two years at Essendon but didn't manage a senior game.
Voss has quickly emerged as a fan favourite this year with his energy and excitement resulting in a classic piece of commentary from Channel 7's Brian Taylor.
He added to his goal tally with another major against Sydney, but was subbed out late in the third quarter with veteran Jaeger O'Meara injected into the game.
The move raised eyebrows among fans and Riewoldt was equally surprised before revealing he could be 'gettable'
'I was surprised (he was subbed) because he's been in really good form,' Riewoldt said on The Agenda Setters.
'He's kicked three a couple of times over the last month. He brings excitement. He brings energy. So unless it was specifically around team balance ... I think he's a guy that opposition clubs would look at and think he's gettable.
'My mail is he'd be gettable.'
Voss is looming as the odd one out among the Fremantle talls given they persist with the two-ruck combination of Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson, while Josh Treacy and Jye Amiss appear certain starters.
Treacy leads the club with 30 goals this year, while big things are still expected of Amiss, despite returning just 18 goals to this point.
When asked which other clubs could target Voss, Riewoldt offered up Collingwood and Melbourne.
'Well, I think a club like Melbourne. I think even a club like Collingwood where the key forwards are on the older side of it,' he said.
'You could get this young guy in who brings excitement, brings enthusiasm.
'Wouldn't the Pies fan get around someone like Patrick Voss?'
Originally from New South Wales, Voss moved to Melbourne for boarding school and played for the Oakleigh Chargers in the under-18 competition.
He is contracted at Fremantle until the end of the 2026 season.
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