It’s been on for young and old in Fremantle’s midfield - and Caleb Serong has loved every minute.

The second-year rising star has praised David Mundy for his guidance and influence in the formative stages of his career, with Serong keen to soak up as much knowledge as possible as he learns the engine-room craft.

20-year-old Serong and 36-year-old Mundy shared Fremantle’s Best Clubman award at last weekend’s Doig Medal function, with Serong becoming the youngest to earn the prize since Matt de Boer in 2010.

Serong said it had been a privilege to share a midfield role with Mundy in a season where he had been exposed to more opposition attention off the back of last year’s Rising Star win, as well as getting the opportunity to learn by tagging some of the game’s best players.

“Where do I start?” Serong said when asked about Mundy’s impact.

“It’s not just on the field.

“It’s everything from stoppage craft, to running patterns, to preparation for games.

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“But in terms of off-field stuff: Mental prep, the way to approach training, the ability to get through a season… he’s elite in all those areas.

“He’s teaching all us young boys how to go about it, so he’s a great person to learn off.”

The top six players in Fremantle’s Doig Medal standings were Victorian products, with Sean Darcy claiming the top prize ahead of Mundy, Andrew Brayshaw, Serong, the departing Adam Cerra, and Luke Ryan.

But Serong quashed any fears of a future return to his home state in a similar vein to Cerra’s impending move.

“Everyone in this room, from the supporters to the coaching staff to the players, have embraced me immensely,” he said.

“I’ve absolutely loved every minute being over here.

“My partner Chloe loves it as well – she’s settled in. We definitely call WA home now.”