Fremantle favourite Michael Frederick has inked a new deal, adding three more years on top of his 2023 contract to see him in purple until the end of the 2026 season.

Rewarded for his strong form, Frederick has kicked multiple goals in seven of his 15 games so far this season, with hauls of three against Brisbane and St Kilda and two goals against West Coast, GWS, Essendon, Geelong and Melbourne.

In 2022, Frederick has also lifted his averages in tackles, disposals, contested possessions, one percenters, goal assists and inside 50s per game to career-best numbers.

While sooner than expected for Frederick, the extension was a welcome one for the dashing forward.

“It’s pretty awesome to be honest, I didn’t think it would come around this quick,” Frederick said.

“It’s awesome to be staying around for that long and knowing I’ve got a lot of footy ahead.

Frederick believed the guidance of Senior Coach Justin Longmuir and forwards coach Jaymie Graham had helped him to take his game to a new level this season.

The 22-year-old said he had found enjoyment in executing varying responsibilities in the forward line, including stepping into the role of Sam Switkowski in Freo’s win over Melbourne in round 11 to produce a 17-disposal and two-goal performance.

“They (Longmuir and Graham) back me in 100 per cent and hearing their feedback…you build a lot of confidence off what they say to you,” Frederick said.

“It’s about knowing what your best can possibly be and backing yourself in and trusting yourself.

“The connection and playing a different variety of roles in the forward line each week is something I think I’ve built off really well.

“The goals are nice, but I think I’ve tried to build my game on pressure and tackling this year, that sort of opens up my opportunities to hit the scoreboard.”

Michael Walters and Lachie Schultz are the two Freo forwards that Frederick credits as his mentors, finding a strong connection with the pair both on and off the field.

“We have got a pretty strong connection, even with the big boys as well, but playing with the small forwards each week is something that I enjoy.” Frederick said.

“This year I think it’s been ‘Sonny’ and ‘Shoota’, they are both constantly talking to me and giving me confidence in certain roles in our forward line.

“I think I have built a lot of trust with those two in particular.”

Frederick also said he is still getting used to the overwhelming support from the Purple Army at home games, with the octave level inside Optus Stadium seemingly increasing every time he touches the football.

“You certainly feel and hear it, it’s something I think I’m still not used to in a way, but I try and take it in my stride and embrace it a lot,” Frederick said.

“The support that the crowd gives to not only myself but to everyone else, you can hear it every week - especially when we kick goals or have a good five-minute swing of momentum our way.

“I’m sure that the fans are a lot of the reason why we get up and about throughout certain quarters or times in games, it’s awesome.”