Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce is banging down the door for a shock early return from a fractured arm, and he's throwing the fashion world into a spin in the process. Pearce was initially expected to miss three to four matches after suffering a fracture to his left forearm against Gold Coast on June 23. But after undergoing successful surgery and missing just two matches, Pearce is determined to return in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is keen for the skipper to play, but says it will now be up to the medical staff to make the final call. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. "He knows I'll give him a game.
I don't need convincing," Longmuir told reporters on Wednesday. "We'll wait and see how he gets through training ..
. see if the medicos are happy. "He's touch and go.
He's progressing well. If it's not this week, it will likely be next week. "He's pushing though.
He wants to get home to Launceston and play in front of family and friends." Pearce was sporting a purple arm sleeve and an orange head band as he was put through his paces at training on Thursday. It's likely he'll wear an arm sleeve against the Hawks if he plays, and possibly for the foreseeable future.
"I think there'll always be a little bit of risk," Longmuir said of Pearce's early return. "Given he's had surgery and had a plate put into the break, it's probably stronger than what it was. "But he's going to be a litt.