Fremantle Dockers training notes: Sean Darcy set to miss Friday’s practice match with thumb injury
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Gun ruckman Sean Darcy has become the latest big-name injury worry at Fremantle, sitting out of this morning’s light touch session with a thumb injury. Credit: The West Australian
STANDING OUT
Gun ruckman Sean Darcy has become the latest big-name injury worry at Fremantle, sitting out of this morning’s light touch session with a thumb injury.
Darcy, who emerged as one of the competition’s premier ruckmen last season, watched on with a small brace supporting his left thumb.
The 2021 All-Australian squad member is set to miss Friday’s practice match against West Coast at Mineral Resources Park, but the Dockers expect he will be available for the return pre-season bout at Fremantle Oval on March 6 as a tune-up for round one.
Darcy had been managed recently with a minor Achilles issue but has enjoyed a strong summer on the track for the most part.
Fremantle will be keen to take a no-risk approach with the 23-year-old ahead of their season-opening trip to play Adelaide on March 20, as they target their first round one road win since 2014.