Preseason Update Club by Club: Fremantle Dockers

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FREMANTLE DOCKERS


Track Watch
TRACK STARS: David Mundy, after several injury-plagued years, had enjoyed a full pre-season until an ankle scare at training on Wednesday, but he is shaping as a huge part of Ross Lyon’s plans.

Aaron Sandilands is over his toe issues and, along with Nick Suban, ran a personal best in the 3km time trial.

THE QUOTE: “We’re expecting Matthew Pavlich to play some NAB Cup footy and be well and truly ready to go for the start of the year,” football manager Chris Bond said.

COTTON WOOL: Anthony Morabito underwent LARS surgery on his knee and will be sidelined for months, while Pavlich is recovering from back surgery in November and will miss the NAB Cup openers.

Ryan Crowley (torn pectoral muscle) should be OK to play in February.

DREAM TEAM TIP: Danyle Pearce has settled in well and loves the wide expanses of Patersons Stadium.

The speedster is expected to lock a place in the best 22 early and could do some serious Dream Team damage with mega scores.

Medical Room
David Mundy = Ankle: Limped from training track after rolling the same ankle that ruined the second half of his 2011 season. Dockers will be extremely cautious.
Aaron Sandilands = Vascular problem: Had minor surgery on January 24 but Dockers say it won't affect his pre-season.
Anthony Morabito = Knee: LARS surgery in Sydney declared a success after a heartbreaking third serious knee injury at training. Dockers won't put a date on his return.
Matthew Pavlich = Back: The skipper is on a modified program after post-season hip, back and Achillles surgery in November. Hoping to play one NAB Cup game.
Ryan Crowley = Chest: The tagger tore a pectoral muscle at training in December. He did not need surgery but won't be able to rejoin full training until February.