Andrew Brayshaw underperforming at 89.8 avg (excluding 93 this round) vs his premium history of 107-113.9. SC community questioning return to premium status. Comments suggest Fremantle's more direct ball movement style is reducing his accumulation and that role has become more defensive/space-creating.

Andrew Brayshaw has shifted into a defensive structural midfield role for Fremantle, playing on the defensive side of stoppages to neutralise opposition midfield threats and provide defensive cover. The community strongly defends the role change against media criticism of his stat line, with multiple commenters praising his impact.

Kane Cornes suggested Fremantle should consider trading Andrew Brayshaw to the new Tasmania club. Community reaction was overwhelmingly negative, describing it as ragebait. Brayshaw is seen as vice-captain, best tackler, and central to the rebuild — community views any trade as unthinkable during a premiership window.

Andrew Brayshaw had a quieter statistical R6 — reduced disposals noted. Smurf review suggests he is absorbing a defensive role (primarily operating from defensive half) while the midfield load is shared across Bolton, Bolton, Jackson, Serong, Reid. Some debate about his impact vs prior seasons.

Viewed as tag-proof alternative to Serong; community sees him as comparable season-average option without the lockdown risk.