Boom Fremantle recruit Jesse Hogan could be given some stints in the midfield this season after putting in a strong display in Friday’s intraclub hitout.

Hogan, in his first game since suffering a serious foot injury while at Melbourne last season, booted two goals and spent time in the midfield on Friday.

“It was good for him just to be part of a team. I’m sure he would have been nervous playing for a new club,” assistant coach Anthony Rock said.

“To get him into the midfield, he did a little bit of centre bounce work with Michael Walters and I thought that worked pretty well.

“I’m sure we’ll see him there at some stage throughout the year.

“I think you spend a little less energy, it’s more contested efforts in the midfield rather than being a key forward that’s got to run up and down.”

Ruckman Sean Darcy came off in the final term to ice his left hamstring.

But Rock played down any concerns.

“That’s precautionary. He’s fine. Got through it,” Rock said.

“We thought he played really well, particularly in those first three quarters.

“He got his hands to the ball and gave the mids first use.”

Fremantle’s first pre-season match is against Collingwood in Joondalup on March 4.