Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe is optimistic he will be fit to take on St Kilda on Friday night despite re-injuring his reconstructed left shoulder in last week’s 29-point AFL win over Brisbane.

Fyfe will travel to Melbourne later this week to have his shoulder examined by a specialist.

Immediately after Fyfe’s injury, coach Ross Lyon was concerned his star charge may be ruled out for the rest of the season.

But although Fremantle insist they won’t take a risk with Fyfe, they seem equally optimistic the specialist will give him the all-clear to play.

“The 20-year-old and the club are optimistic about his chances of playing against St Kilda on Friday night,” the club said in a statement.

“Along with our medical staff, we will be guided by the specialist’s opinion on what the best course of action is for Nat’s long-term playing future and his general well being.”

Forward Josh Mellington, who injured his hamstring against the Lions, has already flown to Melbourne to consult a surgeon.

The 19-year-old is likely to undergo surgery as early as Tuesday on his hamstring tendon.

“Josh has had a really good start to the season and the injury is a bitter blow for him and the club,” general manager of football operations Chris Bond said.

“But with the appropriate period of recovery and rehabilitation, we are hopeful that Josh will be available to play in the latter part of the season.”

Meanwhile, Fremantle ball magnet Michael Barlow is looking forward to playing more games with fellow midfielder David Mundy after the pair made a rare appearance together against the Lions.

Barlow and Mundy have been plagued by injuries in recent times, with a horrific broken leg to Barlow in 2010 and Mundy’s ankle troubles last season robbing Fremantle of two of their best midfielders.

Saturday’s match was just the second time Mundy and Barlow had lined up in the same team together since round 14, 2010.

Mundy, who was subbed on midway through the second quarter, finished with 13 possessions and a goal in his first match of the year, while Barlow tallied 25 possessions in another busy effort.

At one stage, Fremantle had an all-star cast of ruckman Aaron Sandilands, skipper Matthew Pavlich, Mundy and Barlow contesting the centre bounce.

Barlow said Mundy’s return had given the team vital class through the midfield.

“He’s a very smooth mover. The first time he got the ball he was able to cut through and cut them up with so much composure,” Barlow said.

“He’s only going to benefit from playing two and a bit quarters.

“He was chipper after the game, he was full of voice. So I think he’ll be asking Ross pretty dramatically to get rid of the (substitute’s) vest.”

Saturday’s match was also a breakthrough of sorts for Barlow, who for the first time this year managed to play out a full game.