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RND 12 Injury Update: Young, Simpson, Sturt

Alex Pearce’s three-match suspension has been overturned by the AFL Tribunal in a hearing on Tuesday evening.

Pearce is now free to play in the Club’s Round 12 fixture against the Gold Coast Suns.

The Fremantle captain was cited for rough conduct on Port Adelaide’s Darcy Byrne-Jones during the second quarter of Saturday night’s clash at Optus Stadium, with the incident graded as careless conduct, severe impact and high contact.

Fremantle were successful with their challenge, which primarily focused on arguing that the impact of Pearce’s strike should not have been graded as ‘careless.’

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Pearce and Byrne-Jones involved in big collision

Skipper Alex Pearce and Yartapuulti forward Darcy Byrne-Jones were involved in a big collision in the second quarter

Fremantle Executive General Manager of Football Joe Brierty was pleased with the AFL Tribunal’s decision.

“We are pleased that Alex’s suspension was overturned tonight by the AFL Tribunal,” Brierty said.

“We wish Darcy Byrne-Jones well in his recovery.

“Alex will now continue with his preparation for our Gold Coast fixture on Saturday.

“The Club would also like to acknowledge the services of Tim Hammond SC and thank him for his successful efforts at tonight’s hearing.”