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Alex Pearce offered a three-game ban over the collision that left Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed. Graded careless conduct, severe impact, high contact. Expect Fremantle Dockers to challenge. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Understand Cooper Simpson is set for surgery this week to repair his AC joint after last night’s collision. It would mean the young Walyalup Football Club half-back is likely facing around six weeks on the sidelines. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Alex Pearce’s three-game suspension will be challenged at the tribunal, Fremantle Dockers confirm. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Justin Longmuir adamant he’s preparing for Alex Pearce to play this week. The Fremantle Dockers are challenging the 3-game ban at the tribunal tonight. Adds Sean Darcy pulled up well from a weekend session and could come into planning for Jarrod Witts. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

The Brisbane Lions could be a step closer to extending star father-son Will Ashcroft beyond 2026, when his current deal expires. Told list manager Dom Ambrogio caught up with the Ashcroft brothers’ management in Melbourne before the Hawthorn clash last week. Footy on Nine

The AFL has essentially argued that because Alex Pearce was a chance to be second to the marking contest, he should’ve slowed right down. Fremantle Dockers argue such a submission is at odds with “the spirit of the game”. The tribunal now deliberates. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Alex Pearce cleared. Free to play this week. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Sean Darcy is on the Fremantle Dockers flight to Gold Coast. Justin Longmuir backing the dual-ruck setup. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

A big watch on Alex Pearce. The Fremantle Dockers captain doesn’t appear to be on the flight to Gold Coast - less than 48 hours after being freed from suspension. Did not train with the main group on Tuesday. Josh Draper onboard. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Can confirm Alex Pearce is out of the team. Understand it’s a minor injury setback. A rollercoaster couple of days for the skipper. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

The newest Eagle has landed. Tom McCarthy on a three-hour sleep, excitement to play alongside Harley Reid and plans for his first couple of days. Footy on Nine 9News Perth

Looks like a Jobe Shanahan West Coast Eagles debut is at least another week away. He was expecting yesterday to be named emergency for the Geelong Cats clash. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Tony Popovic just revealed Craig Goodwin has a foot issue requiring surgery. Nectar Triantis pulled out with “a lot on his mind” amid Greece interest. 9News Perth Wide World of Sports

Liam Ryan is in doubt for the North Melbourne FC clash after copping a knock to his leg against Geelong. The star West Coast Eagles forward didn’t train this morning - now listed as a test. Jamie Cripps (knee) a chance to get up after a speedy recovery. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Exclusive: top draft prospect Fred Rodriguez reveals how the reality of his AFL dream hit in a “surreal” meeting with Nat Fyfe. Plus fellow first-round chance Cody Curtin on taking after brother Dan - and the telling choice of venue for his 18th. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

AFL debut on hold for top West Coast Eagles mid-season pick Tom McCarthy - he’s back in Melbourne this week for a family commitment. Coach Andrew McQualter also reveals Jeremy McGovern’s concussion panel meeting is a few weeks away yet. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

A ginger-looking Liam Ryan is in the rehab group West Coast Eagles training. Club says he copped a knock to his leg during the Geelong Cats game, pulling up sore afterwards. Jamie Cripps training with main group. 9News Perth Footy on Nine

Unlikely Subway Socceroos hero Aziz Behich relives his 90th-minute goal with 9News Perth - and the “out of body” experience that followed. It’ll almost certainly prove the play that seals a sixth-straight World Cup for Australia. 9News Australia Wide World of Sports

Scores after 34 inside 50s… West Coast Eagles today: 1.8 (14) Collingwood FC in round 9: 15.7 (97) #AFLNorthEagles Footy on Nine

Exclusive: Jeremy McGovern is set to finally meet the AFL’s concussion panel in the coming week to learn his fate. It comes after club staff and the five-time All-Australian became frustrated by a lack of clarity around delays to the hearing. Footy on Nine 9News Perth