Walyalup (Fremantle) coach Justin Longmuir defended captain Alex Pearce after his collision with Darcy Byrne-Jones, asserting Pearce will face no repercussions from the AFL. The Dockers triumphed over Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) 100-51, with the incident to be reviewed for Pearce’s availability against Gold Coast next week. Longmuir praised both players’ courage in the contest and expressed confidence in managing the ruck situation with Luke Jackson’s performance, viewing it as a positive challenge for the team.
