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Alex Pearce
Subbed out with sore heel
Pearce was subbed out of Sunday's 107-49 loss to St. Kilda at Blundstone Arena with a sore heel, FremantleFC.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Justin Longmuir noted after the match that rather than risk further damage to the injured heel, which first revealed itself earlier in the week, Fremantle's coaching staff elected to pull Pearce at a point in the final quarter where it was clear the game was out of hand. The Dockers defender finished the game having contributed 12 disposals, three marks and a pair of tackles and clearances each.
Head coach Justin Longmuir noted after the match that rather than risk further damage to the injured heel, which first revealed itself earlier in the week, Fremantle's coaching staff elected to pull Pearce at a point in the final quarter where it was clear the game was out of hand. The Dockers defender finished the game having contributed 12 disposals, three marks and a pair of tackles and clearances each.
Sean Darcy
Sustains hip flexor strain in loss
Darcy sustained a hip flexor injury in Sunday's 107-49 loss to Fremantle at Blundstone Arena, FremantleFC.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Justin Longmuir noted after the game that the injury was serious enough to have forced Darcy to miss the next couple of weeks "if we were still playing." The forward finished out the game with 10 disposals, 16 hitouts and one mark, tackle and clearance to his name.
Head coach Justin Longmuir noted after the game that the injury was serious enough to have forced Darcy to miss the next couple of weeks "if we were still playing." The forward finished out the game with 10 disposals, 16 hitouts and one mark, tackle and clearance to his name.
Caleb Serong
35 disposals, nine clearances
Serong accumulated 35 disposals, nine clearances, seven marks, two tackles and a single behind Sunday as Fremantle fell to St. Kilda 107-49 at Blundstone Arena.
ANALYSIS
Serong set a new personal-best for handballs (20) and matched career-highs for touches and marks while also pacing all players in clearances in Sunday's defeat. The Fremantle midfielder closes out the regular season on a high note, this after averaging an outstanding 32 disposals, 6.6 clearances, 5.3 marks, four tackles and 117 fantasy points in each of the Dockers' final three showings of 2021.
Serong set a new personal-best for handballs (20) and matched career-highs for touches and marks while also pacing all players in clearances in Sunday's defeat. The Fremantle midfielder closes out the regular season on a high note, this after averaging an outstanding 32 disposals, 6.6 clearances, 5.3 marks, four tackles and 117 fantasy points in each of the Dockers' final three showings of 2021.
Sam Switkowski
Subbed out Sunday
Switkowski (abdomen) was subbed out of Fremantle's Round 23 match versus St Kilda.
ANALYSIS
Switkowski appeared to take a foot to the midsection while attempting a tackle late in the second quarter. Joel Western was brought on to replace Switkowski for the remainder of the game.
Switkowski appeared to take a foot to the midsection while attempting a tackle late in the second quarter. Joel Western was brought on to replace Switkowski for the remainder of the game.
Adam Cerra
Out with corked thigh
Cerra (thigh) is out for Round 23 versus St Kilda.
ANALYSIS
Cerra is suffering from a thigh cork and won't play in the home-and-away season finale. Blake Acres will enter the lineup in his place.
Cerra is suffering from a thigh cork and won't play in the home-and-away season finale. Blake Acres will enter the lineup in his place.
Reece Conca
Will be delisted
Conca will not play for Fremantle after the 2021 season.
ANALYSIS
Conca hasn't played since Round 13 versus Gold Coast, as the Dockers have prioritized youth among their defenders in recent weeks. It's unclear where the 31-year-old will end up in 2022.
Conca hasn't played since Round 13 versus Gold Coast, as the Dockers have prioritized youth among their defenders in recent weeks. It's unclear where the 31-year-old will end up in 2022.
Connor Blakely
Out for finale
Blakely will miss Round 23 against St Kilda with a hamstring injury.
ANALYSIS
Blakely has only played in five AFL matches this season and an injury picked up in last week's derby against West Coast ends his 2021.
Blakely has only played in five AFL matches this season and an injury picked up in last week's derby against West Coast ends his 2021.
Michael Walters
Still one week away
Walters (hamstring) is expected to return in one-to-two weeks, according to GM of performance Joe Brierty.
ANALYSIS
Walters isn't likely to return this season unless the Dockers manage to make it to the finals, so it's not worth expecting much more out of the situation than this.
Walters isn't likely to return this season unless the Dockers manage to make it to the finals, so it's not worth expecting much more out of the situation than this.
Lachlan Schultz
Scores twice in win
Schultz scored two goals and two behinds to go with six marks made during Sunday's 79-64 win over the West Coast Eagles in Round 22.
ANALYSIS
Schultz doesn't get enough done in possession to put up big scores for fantasy but he has scored four goals and three behinds over his last three starts. With another solid performance, Schultz is a decent option at the right price.
Schultz doesn't get enough done in possession to put up big scores for fantasy but he has scored four goals and three behinds over his last three starts. With another solid performance, Schultz is a decent option at the right price.
Luke Ryan
Logs 10 marks in win
Ryan collected 26 disposals (22 kicks, four handballs) and made 10 marks during Sunday's 79-64 win over the West Coast Eagles in Round 22.
ANALYSIS
Ryan has scored over 100 fantasy points in two of his last three matches to go along with his fifth game of the season recording 10 marks. In order to make Ryan a worthwhile pick, one must consider the risk as he's also failed to log at least 20 disposals in three of his last five games.
Ryan has scored over 100 fantasy points in two of his last three matches to go along with his fifth game of the season recording 10 marks. In order to make Ryan a worthwhile pick, one must consider the risk as he's also failed to log at least 20 disposals in three of his last five games.
Caleb Serong
Scores twice in win
Serong scored two goals to go with 31 disposals (18 kicks, 13 handballs) and five tackles made during Sunday's 79-64 win over the West Coast Eagles in Round 22.
ANALYSIS
Serong has often played from the interchange bench all season but got time as a follower in this game and logged 30 disposals for the fourth time in 2021. If he's unable to make the finals, he should still be able to put in one more good showing and become even better next season.
Serong has often played from the interchange bench all season but got time as a follower in this game and logged 30 disposals for the fourth time in 2021. If he's unable to make the finals, he should still be able to put in one more good showing and become even better next season.
Nathan Wilson
Out multiple weeks
Wilson (hamstring is expected to miss at least two weeks, according to GM Peter Bell.
ANALYSIS
Wilson suffered a hamstring injury during the Round 21 loss to Brisbane and could be out the rest of the season if he doesn't recover in time.
Wilson suffered a hamstring injury during the Round 21 loss to Brisbane and could be out the rest of the season if he doesn't recover in time.
Bailey Banfield
Listed as test
Banfield (concussion) is listed as a test to return in Round 22 against the West Coast Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Banfield has only played four times this season and will hope he gets his chance in the derby.
Banfield has only played four times this season and will hope he gets his chance in the derby.
Sam Switkowski
Close to return
Switkowski (hamstring) is listed as a test to return in Round 22 against West Coast.
ANALYSIS
Switkowski hasn't played in nearly a month but is on track to return against the Eagles. He's scored eight goals in 10 games this season.
Switkowski hasn't played in nearly a month but is on track to return against the Eagles. He's scored eight goals in 10 games this season.
Andrew Brayshaw
Picks up suspension for Derby
Brayshaw will miss Round 22 against the West Coast Eagles after picking up a one-match suspension from the AFL tribunal.
ANALYSIS
Brayshaw caught Brisbane's Jarrod Berry in the face and was unsuccessful in pleading for his initial suspension to be overturned. This sees one of the Docker's top players out for a key game against the Eagles, so someone else will have to step up this week.
Brayshaw caught Brisbane's Jarrod Berry in the face and was unsuccessful in pleading for his initial suspension to be overturned. This sees one of the Docker's top players out for a key game against the Eagles, so someone else will have to step up this week.
Nathan Wilson
Subbed out with hamstring injury
Wilson was subbed out of Sunday's 118-54 loss to Brisbane at Optus Stadium after suffering a hamstring injury, ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
WIlson was replaced by Brett Bewley in the final quarter of Sunday's contest. No word yet as to the seriousness of the injury. The 28 year-old defender finished out the game having pulled in six disposals, two marks and a single tackle.
WIlson was replaced by Brett Bewley in the final quarter of Sunday's contest. No word yet as to the seriousness of the injury. The 28 year-old defender finished out the game having pulled in six disposals, two marks and a single tackle.
Adam Cerra
Personal-best 10 inside 50s in loss
Cerra came by 24 disposals, six marks and four tackles and clearances each Sunday as Fremantle fell to Brisbane 118-54 at Optus Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Cerra bested 20 touches for a third-straight appearance, accounted for a minimum of five marks for a fourth-consecutive showing and set a new personal-best for inside 50s in Sunday's loss. Cerra exits Round 21 having truly picked up the fantasy pace as of late, averaging a scorching 121.6 points in the three contests Fremantle has played since July 25.
Cerra bested 20 touches for a third-straight appearance, accounted for a minimum of five marks for a fourth-consecutive showing and set a new personal-best for inside 50s in Sunday's loss. Cerra exits Round 21 having truly picked up the fantasy pace as of late, averaging a scorching 121.6 points in the three contests Fremantle has played since July 25.
Caleb Serong
Solid numbers in defeat
Serong brought in 30 disposals, seven marks and five tackles and clearances each Sunday as Fremantle fell to Brisbane 118-54 at Optus Stadium.
ANALYSIS
In a mostly-uninspired showing by the Dockers, Serong stood out on Saturday, pacing Fremantle in touches and tackles and tying David Mundy and Sean Darcy with a team-high five clearances. The performance ultimately saw the 20 year-old finish the lone member of his roster with more than 100 fantasy points (118) and finds the midfielder currently averaging 96.5 points an outing in the month of August.
In a mostly-uninspired showing by the Dockers, Serong stood out on Saturday, pacing Fremantle in touches and tackles and tying David Mundy and Sean Darcy with a team-high five clearances. The performance ultimately saw the 20 year-old finish the lone member of his roster with more than 100 fantasy points (118) and finds the midfielder currently averaging 96.5 points an outing in the month of August.
Sam Switkowski
Out another week
Switkowski (hamstring) could return after Round 21, according to GM Peter Bell.
ANALYSIS
Switkowski hasn't played in a couple of weeks but reports are optimistic on his chances of returning before the season ends. He's scored eight goals from 10 games in 2021.
Switkowski hasn't played in a couple of weeks but reports are optimistic on his chances of returning before the season ends. He's scored eight goals from 10 games in 2021.
Brennan Cox
Not done yet
Cox (hamstring) could return before the end of the season, according to GM Peter Bell. "We just want to keep our options open and Brennan is pressuring everyone to try and get back in time to play some more footy this season, so we've left that door open."
ANALYSIS
Cox hasn't played since early-June and his chances to return may be more dependent on Freo sticking in the finals than anything else.
Cox hasn't played since early-June and his chances to return may be more dependent on Freo sticking in the finals than anything else.
Alex Pearce
Optimistic for return
Pearce (concussion) is listed as a test to return in Round 21 against Brisbane, according to GM Peter Bell. "(Pearce) has a few more boxes to tick but we're really hopeful and positive that he'll be available against Brisbane."
ANALYSIS
Pearce suffered a concussion that forced him to miss Round 20 and he'll be back on time if he passes his fitness tests.
Pearce suffered a concussion that forced him to miss Round 20 and he'll be back on time if he passes his fitness tests.
Bailey Banfield
Ruled out for Round 21
Banfield (concussion protocol) won't play in Round 21 against Brisbane, AFLratings.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Banfield will miss at least one match after suffering a concussion against Richmond in Round 20. He was stretchered off upon sustaining the injury, so Banfield's absence may well stretch beyond just Round 21.
Banfield will miss at least one match after suffering a concussion against Richmond in Round 20. He was stretchered off upon sustaining the injury, so Banfield's absence may well stretch beyond just Round 21.
Adam Cerra
Several season-highs in win
Cerra secured 33 disposals, eight marks, six tackles, three clearances and a single behind Saturday as Fremantle defeated Richmond 55-51 at Optus Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Cerra put together arguably his best performance of 2021 versus Richmond, setting career marks for kicks (21), disposals and inside 50s (9) and recording season-highs for tackles and rebound 50s (4). The 21 year-old finished out the contest with a best-ever 138 fantasy points and has now averaged an impressive 113.5 points in each of Fremantle's last two outings.
Cerra put together arguably his best performance of 2021 versus Richmond, setting career marks for kicks (21), disposals and inside 50s (9) and recording season-highs for tackles and rebound 50s (4). The 21 year-old finished out the contest with a best-ever 138 fantasy points and has now averaged an impressive 113.5 points in each of Fremantle's last two outings.
Bailey Banfield
Suffers concussion on vicious hit
Banfield exited Fremantle's 55-51 victory over Richmond after suffering a concussion on a hard tackle of the Tigers' David Astbury, PerthNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
According to PerthNow.com, Saturday's contest was halted for six minutes while Banfield was treated and placed on a stretcher before being taken from the field. Dockers' coach Justin Longmuir confirmed in a post-match press conference that the 23 year-old had suffered a concussion and will likely miss a Round 21 match-up with Brisbane as a result.
According to PerthNow.com, Saturday's contest was halted for six minutes while Banfield was treated and placed on a stretcher before being taken from the field. Dockers' coach Justin Longmuir confirmed in a post-match press conference that the 23 year-old had suffered a concussion and will likely miss a Round 21 match-up with Brisbane as a result.
Matt Taberner
Three majors in 100th AFL showing
Tabener gained 12 disposals, five marks, three goals and a behind and tackle each as Fremantle edged out Richmond 55-51 at Optus Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Tabener played sensationally in what was the 100th appearance of his AFL career, topping double-digit disposal figures for the first time since May 15 and accounting for three of Fremantle's seven total majors on the day. The 28 year old exits Round 20 having now scored five goals in the Dockers' last two showings and increased his aggregate for the year to 32, 22nd-best in the league. Still, the forward is averaging just 62.7 fantasy points a game to this point in the 2021 campaign.
Tabener played sensationally in what was the 100th appearance of his AFL career, topping double-digit disposal figures for the first time since May 15 and accounting for three of Fremantle's seven total majors on the day. The 28 year old exits Round 20 having now scored five goals in the Dockers' last two showings and increased his aggregate for the year to 32, 22nd-best in the league. Still, the forward is averaging just 62.7 fantasy points a game to this point in the 2021 campaign.