NEW FREMANTLE skipper David Mundy is ready to step out of his comfort zone in his new role.

Mundy, 30, was voted in by the Dockers' playing group on Friday to take over from long-time captain Matthew Pavlich after he elected to step down following nine years in the job.

Mundy has been a quiet achiever and a diligent professional throughout his 233-game career.

He has not finished outside the top seven of the Dockers' best and fairest since 2007, winning the award in 2010 and finishing runner-up twice. He was also was named All Australian for the first time last season.

Mundy has been a leader with his actions more so than his words but he said he was keen to grow into the role and become a strong communicator as well.

"I feel it is a really big area that I have grown in," Mundy said.

"So I am certainly not uncomfortable with being uncomfortable. I am really looking forward to the challenges coming my way."

Mundy said his age was not a barrier to the length of time he could hold the captaincy. 

"I am contracted for another two years," Mundy said.

"I have only had one major injury scare, otherwise I have been really resilient.

"I don't see myself giving up this caper in the near future. As long as I displaying the club's values and the players value what I am providing, I am happy to be their captain."

Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe was another candidate that had been mentioned by coach Ross Lyon as a possible successor to Pavlich.

Fyfe, 24, was the youngest player voted into the leadership group and Mundy said the superstar would continue to grow as a leader. 

"His name was thrown up and he's been elected into the leadership group for the second year in a row, which is a massive pat on the back for him," Mundy said.

"We have seen some great growth from Nat, obviously as a player, but what you might not see behind closed doors is he has really stepped up in that (leadership) role as well. He only has more improvement in him and he is a fantastic leader as is."

Fyfe remains in the rehab group although Mundy said he is edging to a return to full training following his leg and back issues.

Mundy said recruit Harley Bennell has also been impressive around the club despite still training away from the main group.

"He's been training hard," Mundy said.

"His training numbers coming back in are really positive, so I know he is giving it everything he has got to get back in the fold and once his body allows him, he will be fine."

Mundy also said the Dockers' major focus during the pre-season has been skill work and ball movement.