Key defender Alex Pearce has succeeded Nat Fyfe as Fremantle’s AFL captain.
Pearce, 27, has performed 84 video games for the Dockers since his 2015 debut and stepped in as captain final yr when Fyfe was injured.
Fremantle’s tenth captain will head a new-look management group, that includes Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong as vice-captains.
Hayden Young, Sam Switkowski and star Hawthorn recruit Jaeger O’Meara will probably be of their management group for the primary time.
Pearce, thought-about the main candidate to take over from Fyfe, was elected in Tuesday’s poll that concerned all Dockers gamers and coaches.
Fyfe stepped down earlier this month after six seasons as skipper.
“I’m incredibly humbled and proud to be captain,” Pearce mentioned in a membership assertion.
“It’s special to know that everyone who is alongside me and is a part of this club values me as a leader.
“Nathan, I’ve clearly labored intently with him. I lived with him and had a terrific reference to him.
“Even though he is not in the leadership group this year he is going to be my biggest resource and help moving forward.”
After a number of leg accidents, Pearce performed 21 video games final season.
“Throughout my whole career I’ve been incredibly supported by our fans, particularly during some of my lowest points in dealing with injuries all throughout,” Pearce mentioned.
“They have been a great source of motivation for me. This past season, some of the moments I will never forget is leading the boys out in front of a packed Freo crowd.
“Even strolling down the road and feeling the power of Freo folks and their pleasure and love of this membership – I share that love of Fremantle and I can not wait to proceed this journey and hopefully assist carry some success very quickly.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
