Fremantle has secured the services of star defender and leader Alex Pearce for a further two seasons, with Pearce signing a two-year contract extension that will see him remain at the club until the end of the 2022 season.
The extension effectively sees the 24-year-old remain at the Dockers for at least another three seasons as he would have come out of contract at the end of 2020 under his original deal.
Speaking to fremantlefc.com.au, Pearce says that he has enjoyed his time at the club so far and is really excited to see what can be achieved in the future.
"Iโm really excited to be a part of this group," Pearce said.
"Iโve really enjoyed my time in Perth and with Fremantle for the past six years and Iโm really excited about what this group can achieve.
"Iโm just stoked that Iโll be a part of what weโve got in store.
"We showed in the first half of the year what we can do. There are a lot of young guys coming through and I feel like, with a bit of luck and keeping some guys out on the park next year, it can be really exciting for us."
Pearce was in All-Australian form midway through the season before his season was derailed after suffering an ankle injury in round 11.
Speaking on next season, Pearce says that he'll be looking to continue his improvement.
"I was obviously quite happy with how I was playing and my personal form," Pearce said.
"That gives me really good confidence going into next year, that I can do that again.
"I guess with every little set back that Iโve had with extended time off, my goal hasnโt been to get back to that form, itโs to really take it to a new level and keep improving.
"Iโm confident that the amount of pre-season and gym work that Iโll be able to get through, Iโll be able to improve as an athlete and improve as a footballer, which will hopefully, have some really good results next year."
The Dockers still have 17 players out of contract at season's end, view the full list below and click here for more detail.
Fremantle 2025 Player Movements
2025 Gains |
Shai Bolton (Richmond Tigers, 2029), Jaren Carr (2026), Isaiah Dudley (2026), Quinton Narkle (Port Adelaide Power, 2025), Charlie Nicholls (2026), Murphy Reid (2029), Aiden Riddle (2026) |
2025 Losses |
Josh Corbett (retired), Tom Emmett (delisted), Ethan Hughes (delisted), Max Knobel (Gold Coast Suns), Sebit Kuek (delisted), Ethan Stanley (delisted), Matt Taberner (delisted), Conrad Williams (delisted) |
Re-Signed |
Andrew Brayshaw (2031), Isaiah Dudley (2026), Nathan O'Driscoll (2026), Alex Pearce (2027), Murphy Reid (2029), Aiden Riddle (2026), Patrick Voss (2026), Hayden Young (2033) |
Off Contract 2025 |
James Aish, Jack Delean, Neil Erasmus, Nat Fyfe, Odin Jones, Oscar McDonald, Quinton Narkle, Liam Reidy, Jeremy Sharp, Karl Worner |