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Freo Skipper Goes Down with Heartbreaking Injury
The Dockers said scans showed a partial tear and calf strain, and Joe Brierti said Pearce is expected back in pre-season.
- Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce will not require surgery after suffering a partially ruptured Achilles tendon and calf strain during Saturday's AFL Grand Final loss to Brisbane.
- Pearce collapsed while chasing Brisbane's Logan Morris early in the third quarter, forcing him from the field as the Dockers vied for their second-ever season decider.
- Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty confirmed scans revealed a partial tear, allowing the 31-year-old to avoid a complete rupture and target a pre-season return.
- Coach Justin Longmuir noted losing the "defensive general" impacted the team during Brisbane's comeback, as the Dockers ultimately fell in a devastating loss on Saturday.
- The Dockers are confident Pearce will return to training in pre-season, though reports suggest the club may consider recruiting former Richmond player Broad as potential cover.
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