Key forward Jesse Hogan

Hogan a chance for R2 return as Dockers regain stars

Hogan had been absent from the club since January, but returned to non-contact training with his Dockers teammates following the COVID-19 shutdown period on Monday and could put his name forward for selection next month.

It follows a maiden season with Fremantle where Hogan featured only 12 times last year due to a foot injury, having made a high-profile move from Melbourne at the conclusion of the 2018 campaign.

"He's a possibility (to go to the Gold Coast hub)," Dockers coach Justin Longmuir said.

"He joined the group this week, albeit in a smaller group.