Fremantle Dockers training notes: Alex Pearce’s hamstring fright, Sean Darcy nearing full fitness
Eliza ReillyThe West Australian
Wed, 17 March 2021 2:48PMComments
Just days out from the round one clash against Melbourne, Fremantle had an injury scare with a star defender leaving the track.
The West Australian was there for the training run. This is what we saw.
Sean Darcy watch
![[PLAYERCARD]Sean Darcy[/PLAYERCARD] is likely to miss round one despite a strong showing at training on Wednesday.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "[PLAYERCARD]Sean Darcy[/PLAYERCARD] is likely to miss round one despite a strong showing at training on Wednesday.")
Sean Darcy is likely to miss round one despite a strong showing at training on Wednesday. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
When asked about ruckman Sean Darcy’s round one chances, coach Justin Longmuir said he’d have to get through Wednesday’s training session “with flying colours”.
“He’s missed a lot of the pre-season and I’ve always said it’ll be touch and go for round one,” Longmuir said.
“We’ll do some 18 v 18 out here and if he gets through that with flying colours and he feels really confident, we’ll consider him but the gut feel is it might need another week.”
Darcy trained and tested his strapped knee early, flying for marks, and twisting and turning.
Despite taking part in the full session, Fremantle’s number one ruckman never really went full tilt and will likely need at least another week to regain full fitness.
Sidekick Lloyd Meek was named to make his round one debut shortly before training and trained with his tail up.
Treacy undeterred
Days after being handed a two-game ban for his tackle on Perth Demon Brady Grey, Josh Treacy remained upbeat and trained strongly with his Fremantle teammates.
Treacy led strongly in a ball movement drill and took a series of strong marks as he awaits his fate at the WAFL tribunal on Wednesday night.
Longmuir said the club had spoken to Treacy about his on-field aggression with the tackle costing him a round one debut.
“It’s a thing in his game he needs to stamp out otherwise he’ll be in these situations more often,” Longmuir said.
“All players have areas of their game they need to work on and something he needs to work on is probably going to cost him a few weeks.”
Pearce’s not to be ping
One of the heart-in-mouth moments of the routine training session was when defender Alex Pearce was spotted gesturing to his hamstring.
Alex Pearce talks to a staff member. During the conversation Pearce was pointing to his left hamstring and lifting his left leg.Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
Alex Pearce overcame a hamstring fright to train strongly. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
With a trainer standing alongside him, the injury riddled Pearce pointed at the area in question before exiting the field for a quick physio consultation after warm up.
But the 25-year-old was back training within minutes and showed no ill effects of the earlier disturbance.
Star trio back in action
After missing Fremantle’s second pre-season derby against West Coast, star studded trio Caleb Serong, Luke Ryan and Adam Cerra look certain to play in round one.
Adam Cerra looks set to return to action this weekend. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
Luke Ryan missed Fremantle’s last pre-season match against West Coast. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
Reigning rising star Serong was held out with general soreness, Cerra was battling a sore calf and Ryan was still nursing a sore back from a heavy hit in the first unofficial pre-season clash.
The three trained strongly and will be handy additions after proving their fitness ahead of round one this weekend.
Fremantle take on Melbourne from 10.45am on Saturday at the MCG.
Eliza ReillyThe West Australian
Wed, 17 March 2021 2:48PMComments
Just days out from the round one clash against Melbourne, Fremantle had an injury scare with a star defender leaving the track.
The West Australian was there for the training run. This is what we saw.
Sean Darcy watch
![[PLAYERCARD]Sean Darcy[/PLAYERCARD] is likely to miss round one despite a strong showing at training on Wednesday.](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.s.thewest.com.au%2Fpublication%2FB881823031Z%2F1615964077642_GUH36LNKK.1-1.jpg%3Fimwidth%3D810%26impolicy%3Dwan_v3&hash=c7a2a752fa56f4d5faf117321170eb8b "[PLAYERCARD]Sean Darcy[/PLAYERCARD] is likely to miss round one despite a strong showing at training on Wednesday.")
Sean Darcy is likely to miss round one despite a strong showing at training on Wednesday. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
When asked about ruckman Sean Darcy’s round one chances, coach Justin Longmuir said he’d have to get through Wednesday’s training session “with flying colours”.
“He’s missed a lot of the pre-season and I’ve always said it’ll be touch and go for round one,” Longmuir said.
“We’ll do some 18 v 18 out here and if he gets through that with flying colours and he feels really confident, we’ll consider him but the gut feel is it might need another week.”
Darcy trained and tested his strapped knee early, flying for marks, and twisting and turning.
Despite taking part in the full session, Fremantle’s number one ruckman never really went full tilt and will likely need at least another week to regain full fitness.
Sidekick Lloyd Meek was named to make his round one debut shortly before training and trained with his tail up.
Treacy undeterred
Days after being handed a two-game ban for his tackle on Perth Demon Brady Grey, Josh Treacy remained upbeat and trained strongly with his Fremantle teammates.
Treacy led strongly in a ball movement drill and took a series of strong marks as he awaits his fate at the WAFL tribunal on Wednesday night.
Longmuir said the club had spoken to Treacy about his on-field aggression with the tackle costing him a round one debut.
“It’s a thing in his game he needs to stamp out otherwise he’ll be in these situations more often,” Longmuir said.
“All players have areas of their game they need to work on and something he needs to work on is probably going to cost him a few weeks.”
Pearce’s not to be ping
One of the heart-in-mouth moments of the routine training session was when defender Alex Pearce was spotted gesturing to his hamstring.
![[PLAYERCARD]Alex Pearce[/PLAYERCARD] talks to a staff member. During the conversation Pearce was pointing to his left hamstring and lifting his left leg.](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.s.thewest.com.au%2Fpublication%2FB881823031Z%2F1615964077642_GUH36LNI9.1-1.jpg%3Fimwidth%3D810%26impolicy%3Dwan_v3&hash=630ca30fc748ff3f1118464d2034a232 "[PLAYERCARD]Alex Pearce[/PLAYERCARD] talks to a staff member. During the conversation Pearce was pointing to his left hamstring and lifting his left leg.")
Alex Pearce talks to a staff member. During the conversation Pearce was pointing to his left hamstring and lifting his left leg.Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
![[PLAYERCARD]Alex Pearce[/PLAYERCARD] overcame a hamstring fright to train strongly.](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.s.thewest.com.au%2Fpublication%2FB881823031Z%2F1615964077642_GUH36LNIF.1-1.jpg%3Fimwidth%3D810%26impolicy%3Dwan_v3&hash=a947b3a2836d129dc9fde34ffa73c447 "[PLAYERCARD]Alex Pearce[/PLAYERCARD] overcame a hamstring fright to train strongly.")
Alex Pearce overcame a hamstring fright to train strongly. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
With a trainer standing alongside him, the injury riddled Pearce pointed at the area in question before exiting the field for a quick physio consultation after warm up.
But the 25-year-old was back training within minutes and showed no ill effects of the earlier disturbance.
Star trio back in action
After missing Fremantle’s second pre-season derby against West Coast, star studded trio Caleb Serong, Luke Ryan and Adam Cerra look certain to play in round one.
Adam Cerra looks set to return to action this weekend. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
Luke Ryan missed Fremantle’s last pre-season match against West Coast. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian
Reigning rising star Serong was held out with general soreness, Cerra was battling a sore calf and Ryan was still nursing a sore back from a heavy hit in the first unofficial pre-season clash.
The three trained strongly and will be handy additions after proving their fitness ahead of round one this weekend.
Fremantle take on Melbourne from 10.45am on Saturday at the MCG.
