Emotional Dockers Captain Alex Pearce Dedicates Goal to Late Teammate McCarthy in Thrilling Draw Against Collingwood

Walyalup (Fremantle) captain Alex Pearce displayed great emotion as he dedicated his clutch goal to his late friend and teammate Cam McCarthy during the Dockers’ exciting draw against Collingwood.

Two weeks after McCarthy’s sudden passing, Pearce, who had laid flowers in the goal square in McCarthy’s honor previously, found himself at the forefront of the action at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

A crowd of 54,035 fans witnessed Walyalup’s remarkable comeback, with four unanswered goals turning the tide against the reigning premiers after giving up six in a row.

Pushing forward in the final minutes, Pearce showcased his forward skills, taking a crucial mark 40 meters out and securing just his fifth career goal with a composed set shot.

During a post-game interview with Channel 7, Pearce revealed that he thought about what Cam would’ve done in that moment and that the goal was a tribute to his late friend.

Reflecting on the tough fortnight, Pearce expressed his emotions and nervousness during the game, acknowledging that the comeback victory was a testament to the team’s enduring belief and resilience.