FREMANTLE captain Matthew Pavlich says it's too hard to rate which of his six All-Australian years have been his best.

Pavlich, who was also named in the 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007 teams, gained a place on the interchange in this year's side.

He said it was an honour he would relish more when he reflects on his outstanding career.

"It's very humbling and flattering. It's absolutely one of those things you'll look back on and cherish and I'm very privileged," Pavlich told afl.com.au.

"To be durable and run out each week, I've been able to do that pretty consistently over the last few years and to play a consistent brand of football is very pleasing.

"It's one of those things though, when you see the four teams [still in the finals], you get very jealous and you certainly want to be out there."

Joining Pavlich in the side was teammate Aaron Sandilands, with the giant ruckman also named on the pine.

Pavlich said it was good acknowledgement that Fremantle had two players in this year's All-Australian team, despite the disappointing season that saw the club finish 14th.

"Aaron certainly deserves his place in the side. He's had a good couple of years and it's great that he got the recognition that he deserves," Pavlich said.

"He's going to be a very good player and a great leader around the club and one that I'm looking forward to be playing with again over the next few years."

Though he continues to add to his personal accolades, Pavlich is now craving finals and premiership success.

"It's all about team success for me now," he said.

"I've been able to enjoy a certain amount of individual success and that's pleasing and satisfying, but certainly not fulfilling enough.

"I'm very desperate for team success and hopefully with the young group of guys we've got coming through now, we can achieve that in my time."

The 26-year-old said he was eager to start pre-season training for what shapes as a new era for Fremantle, considering the retirement of Peter Bell, Heath Black, Matthew Carr, Jeff Farmer, Mark Johnson, Shaun McManus and Luke Webster and the impending moves of Robert Warnock and Josh Carr.

"[I'm] looking forward to coming back. It's one of those things, once you've been at it for a while, you crave the routine again," Pavlich said.

"It is [a new era] and that's exciting. As with any stage, when there is a bit of a transition, there is a little bit of degree of anxiety, but absolute excitement as well.

"So that's the really satisfying thing, there is a great deal of excitement there and one that as captain, I'm looking forward to leading."