Fremantle Dockers’ Captain Alex Pearce Suffers Arm Injury in Clash Against Gold Coast

Fremantle‘s hopes took a hit as their captain, Alex Pearce, suffered an arm injury during the clash against Gold Coast on Sunday. The incident occurred late in the third quarter when Pearce was involved in a marking contest on centre wing with Gold Coast’s Sam Day.

Pearce, a reliable defender, immediately sought medical attention after an awkward landing by Day on his left forearm. Despite his toughness and leadership as the Dockers‘ skipper, Pearce had to be subbed out early in the final quarter, raising concerns for the team’s upcoming matches.

This injury comes at a crucial time for Fremantle, with a pivotal game against the high-flying Sydney Swans scheduled for next weekend at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Pearce’s absence would be a significant blow to the Dockers, who have relied on his consistency and defensive prowess in their recent matches.

Having played 44 consecutive games and maintaining a perfect attendance record since taking on the captaincy last year, Pearce’s durability and on-field leadership will be sorely missed if he is sidelined due to this injury. The Dockers were leading by 34 points at three-quarter time against the Suns, with Karl Worner stepping up into action as the substitute player.

As the Dockers brace for a challenging encounter with the likely minor premiers, Sydney, the extent of Pearce’s injury and his availability for the upcoming fixture remain uncertain. The team will be closely monitoring his recovery process in the days leading up to the crucial match at the SCG.