Fremantle coach Ross Lyon admits hes in uncharted territory after the Dockers slumped to their 12th loss of a desperately disappointing AFL campaign.Hopes of continuing a late-season rally after three wins in the past four games evaporated in the Darwin heat on Saturday night as Lyons side was outclassed by Melbourne in the first half before adding some respectability late in a 32-point defeat.I think Im as enthusiastic but as frustrated as Ive been because some of this stuff I probably havent experienced before, Lyon said.But Im working through that.In 10 seasons as an AFL coach, at St Kilda then the Dockers, Lyon has never overseen more than 11 losses in a campaign.But while he might be in unfamiliar territory, the veteran coach still believes he has a clear vision of the way out of the wilderness for Freo, whose players he expects to remain highly motivated.They dont give you success and then say Get motivated and work hard, he said.Youve got to start without any guarantees, youve got to do the work, youve got to take the emotional risks to work and train hard and start on the journey of improvement.Thats how its done ... no one walks a (premiership) cup in and says Heres a cup, now get your enthusiasm levels high, become a dedicated group and learn and harden up ... it doesnt work like that.Youve got to do everything first and success follows.Skipper David Mundy didnt finish the game due to concussion, but Lyon is hopeful hell be available when the Dockers host Geelong at Subiaco next Friday night. 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