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Freo skipper goes down with heartbreaking injury
Scans showed a partial tear and calf strain, and Fremantle said the captain will not need surgery.
- On Saturday, Fremantle captain Alex Pearce suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during the AFL grand final at the MCG, collapsing while contesting a loose ball against Brisbane's Logan Morris.
- Racing opponent Logan Morris to collect the ball, Pearce fell without contact during the third quarter, having looked 'proppy' in the first half just four and a half minutes from a premiership.
- Executive general manager of football Joe Brierty confirmed scans revealed a partial Achilles tear and significant calf strain, allowing Pearce to avoid surgery and return to training in the pre-season.
- Scott Pearce said, 'It's just disappointing that he had to get injured on the big stage,' noting the captain has spent over two and a half years sidelined by significant injuries.
- Analysts including Tom Morris and Tom Mitchell suggested the Dockers could target retired Richmond player Broad as a potential replacement, as Broad has not ruled out continuing his career.
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