The final result was a narrow loss, but there was plenty to like about the Cats' performance against Fremantle at Domain Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Patrick Dangerfield gave us another taste of his extraordinary talent by racking up 30 touches, two goals and 112 AFL Fantasy points, while Mark Blicavs used his great running capacity to overcome the heat and make a very solid contribution, which included 12 tackles.

WATCH: Mark Blicavs' post-match interview with CatsTV

Cameron Guthrie (18 disposals and a goal) and Steven Motlop (19 disposals and five tackles) were other key contributors in what was an encouraging team performance.

That wraps up the NAB Challenge as far as the Cats are concerned, although Joel Selwood and Daniel Menzel are among the star players set to line up in Friday night's VFL practice match against Richmond at Punt Road.

WATCH: Chris Scott speaks to CatsTV about the pre-season

For most of the boys, their attention is already focussed on the round one blockbuster against Hawthorn that will be played on Easter Monday at the MCG.

We here at Cats Media have been pondering which of the emerging players have done enough during the NAB Challenge to be locks for the clash with the Hawks.

Once again bouncing around in the forward line after missing so much footy last season due to a foot problem, Lincoln McCarthy seems a big chance to play after continuing his impressive pre-season with three goals against Fremantle.

READ: AFL Media reporter Ben Guthrie's great recent feature on Lincoln McCarthy

Two other blokes who have spent plenty of time in the rehab group over the years, Nathan Vardy and Josh Cowan, have also put their hands up to take on the three-time premiers.

But we want to hear from you.

Use the poll below to tell us which of the emerging players is most likely to get a crack at the Hawks as we kick off our premiership campaign before a huge round one crowd at the 'G.