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AFL Offers Fremantle's Alex Pearce Three-Match Ban for Collision with Darcy Byrne-Jones

The Dockers captain's clash left Byrne-Jones concussed, sparking debate on player safety and Fremantle's likely appeal of the suspension.

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Dockers captain Alex Pearce will face MRO scrutiny.

Overview

  • Alex Pearce has been offered a three-match suspension by the AFL's Match Review Officer following a collision with Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones during Saturday's match.
  • Byrne-Jones was concussed in the incident and substituted out of the game, entering concussion protocols as confirmed by Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley.
  • Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir defended Pearce, asserting that the captain made a legitimate play on the ball and should not face penalties for the collision.
  • The Dockers secured a commanding 49-point victory over Port Adelaide, with standout performances from Luke Jackson and Murphy Reid overshadowed by the incident.
  • Fremantle is expected to challenge the suspension at the AFL Tribunal, with the outcome potentially influencing future handling of similar player safety cases.