News New Captain for 2023 - Alex Pearce

[Snuffaluphagus]

Pearce officially captain

'It was unanimous across the board' | Peter Bell

Hear from Peter Bell following the announcement of Alex Pearce as captain.

www.fremantlefc.com.au

 

[wakojako]

I'd like to take this opportunity to repent. I was wrong - AP has has stepped up, been excellent not only his performances of late but exhibiting real leadership out there. Stay the course lad!

Bro you weren't wrong. AP's performance past year warranted every criticism. He has put that behind him and started the season well so credit where credit is due.

 

[FreoGirl]

I hope he's not tempted to join Tassie..

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

I hope he's not tempted to join Tassie..

He'll probably be retiring around the time Tasmania enter, plus being a well-liked leader I find it difficult to fathom him leaving.

Maybe as part of their coaching team one day?

 

[FreoGirl]

He'll probably be retiring around the time Tasmania enter, plus being a well-liked leader I find it difficult to fathom him leaving.

Maybe as part of their coaching team one day?

that was my thought, but Perth has been his home for a very long time

 

[Sully90]

Didn't think he was as good this week but I'll take keeping Larkey to one goal any day and twice on Saturdays at 10:45am.

Huge fortnight coming up with Tex and Curnow.

 

[pK75]

Didn't think he was as good this week but I'll take keeping Larkey to one goal any day and twice on Saturdays at 10:45am.

Huge fortnight coming up with Tex and Curnow.

He won’t play on Curnow, likely Hughes gets that job, Pearce will take McKay.

 

[Sully90]

He won’t play on Curnow, likely Hughes gets that job, Pearce will take McKay.

Yeah I was thinking that as I pressed enter. Still a tough one for him either way.

 

[FreoGirl]

be interesting to see how he compares to Tom Stewart (Geelong vs Adelaide) on Friday

 

[MakeshiftMartyr]

He'll probably be retiring around the time Tasmania enter, plus being a well-liked leader I find it difficult to fathom him leaving.

Maybe as part of their coaching team one day?

Potentially one of those player-coach deals GWS did for a few players in their early years. Can definitely see him being an assistant for Tassie.

He won’t play on Curnow, likely Hughes gets that job, Pearce will take McKay.

I'd have thought Ryan gets first crack, he's done well on Cameron before.

 

[Freomaniac]

I hope he's not tempted to join Tassie..

I can see him go to tassie in 2028.


But.... I hope fremantle mens side win a flag between now and 2027.

 

[pK75]

Potentially one of those player-coach deals GWS did for a few players in their early years. Can definitely see him being an assistant for Tassie.I'd have thought Ryan gets first crack, he's done well on Cameron before.

Last year Ryan and Hughes tag teamed Cameron, Ryan had in inside 50 while Hughes ran with him whenever he went up the ground. It kind of worked, from memory Cameron kicked 5 behinds that day, so if he was accurate it could be a different discussion.

 

[Sully90]

If the umps are serious tonight it would be 3 votes - A.Pearce

 

[King Huskii]

If the umps are serious tonight it would be 3 votes - A.Pearce

Agreed

 

[FreoGirl]

Another great game

 

[Kram]

This form would be all Australian stuff if he played for a big Victorian club.

 

[BStaff17]

I hope Alex gets to a minimum 150 games to earn life membership at the club.

It's really a shame injuries have restricted him to just 110 games so far.

He has missed 85 since his debut and that's not including 29 he didn't play after he was drafted before making his debut.

 

[Sully90]

I hope Alex gets to a minimum 150 games to earn life membership at the club.

It's really a shame injuries have restricted him to just 110 games so far.

He has missed 85 since his debut and that's not including 29 he didn't play after he was drafted before making his debut.

I think the only really worry for reaching 150 games is the Tasmanian team coming in and poaching him. Otherwise I'm pretty confident he'll make it.

 

[Sully90]

Well now that I've had time to cool off, Pearce was awesome again - only 1 one-on-one loss (his first for the year I think). Firmly put Mckay and Curnow in their place whenever he was on them.

 

[Sully90]

Another week, another scalp. Just pencil in that AA position now.

 

[freo_leo29]

Paying $7 for all Australian this year

At pointsbet

Edit: it's been reduced to $5 must be a few who jumped on

 

[FreoGirl]

I hope he keeps those bin chickens out of the forward line

 

[Silencer83]

On current form if they line up like the teams have been declared he could keep Darling to 0 possessions, while collecting a few himself