
Alex Pearce
Alex Pearce is the captain of the Fremantle Dockers in the Australian Football League (AFL) and a proud Palawa man. He has been an advocate for climate action, having previously engaged in discussions about environmental issues since his youth, including a notable interaction with then-prime minister John Howard in 2007 about global warming.
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Alex Pearce suffered a game-ending Achilles injury while chasing after the loose Sherrin.
Brisbane Lions’ grand final hero reveals he played through a back stress fracture to win third straight premiershipThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-09-26
Alex Pearce was envisioned lifting the cup by Fremantle fans despite being hobbled.
How the Brisbane Lions snatched a dramatic comeback victory over Fremantle Dockers in the 2026 AFL grand finalThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-09-26
Alex Pearce, the Fremantle Dockers’ captain, is emotionally open in a way Hutchison finds quietly radical.
A guide for grumpy old men to not be grumpyThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-07-25
Alex Pearce, a proud Palawa man, confronted then-prime minister John Howard about climate change.
Athletes lobby politicians over climate changeThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-02-20






























