AFLRATINGS NEWS: Fremantle key defender Alex Pearce was assessed for a left arm concern on Sunday.
He came from the ground in Q3 and was eventually subbed out of the game early in Q4.
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Senior coach Justin Longmuir said following the game Pearce was dealing with soreness with no exact definition of the injury available at the time.
Pearce is is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a minor fracture in his arm (via Ryan Daniels on Tuesday).
Fremantle confirmed on Tuesday Pearce will require surgery.
“Obviously, disappointing to lose Alex for the next few weeks, he has had a fantastic year down back to date and his leadership has been second to none,”
“Our performance health team will work closely with Alex to return to football as soon as possible and provide him with the best support possible following his surgery.” Fremantle EGM of Football Joe Brierty.
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