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Fremantle's Alex Pearce suffers partial Achilles tear in Grand Final

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:25 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Fremantle's Alex Pearce suffers partial Achilles tear in Grand Final
Summary

Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce sustained a partial tear of his Achilles tendon and a significant calf strain during the Grand Final against Brisbane on September 26, 2026. Initially feared to require extensive recovery, Pearce is projected to avoid surgery and is expected to return to training in the pre-season. The Dockers are reassessing their defensive lineup as they prepare for the next season.

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  • •Alex Pearce suffered injuries in the Grand Final against Brisbane.
  • •He will not require surgery for his partial Achilles tear.
  • •Pearce is expected to resume training during the pre-season.
  • •The Dockers will evaluate their defensive options ahead of next season.
  • •Brennan Cox and Oscar McDonald may influence the defensive lineup.
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Fremantle has revealed that Alex Pearce has suffered a partial tear of his Achilles tendon

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