Hamling proved more than a handful for opposition forwards, ranking second for spoils and ninth for intercept marks from an excellent all-round season. He was one half of a formidable defensive duo for the opening half of the season with Alex Pearce and then shouldered the load following his teammate’s season-ending injury. The 26-year-old ran at a disposal efficiency of 83.3 per cent, the second best at Fremantle.