Fremantle Dockers hold their final home training session ahead of their grand final match, with fans turning up in large numbers to watch the team work on the track. Multiple outlets report that supporters flock to the session, creating a noticeable atmosphere at the venue.
Questions arise during the session when Dockers captain Alex Pearce is not seen in the main group that goes out early to train. The coverage across outlets notes that his absence is apparent at the start of the workout, prompting attention and speculation among those watching.
While reports focus on the same early moments—fan attendance and Pearce’s nonappearance—outlets do not present additional details about the reason for his absence. The accounts remain centered on what spectators observe during the open training session and the lead-in to the club’s grand final preparation.