Captain’s letter: Fremantle Dockers skipper Alex Pearce reveals message to purple faithful ahead of 2026

Dear Freo Family, The best things in life are bringing people together for another season in purple. In 2026, the belief in this group is stronger than ever, to represent this club and the Purple Army the way it deserves. Across the pre-season, I’ve seen growth in every corner of our program. Young players demanding more of themselves. Leaders stepping up. Standards rising. There’s a genuine connection in this group and it’s built on trust, accountability and care for one another. We know we’re building something special, a foundation that continues to strengthen, and it means nothing without you. The support of the Freo family carries us all season, but there’s nothing like those first few games at home, building momentum in front of a packed purple crowd. We’ve got two massive back-to-back home games in rounds two and three, against Melbourne and Richmond, and we need your support. Your first chance as our Freo family to see all of our hard work from pre-season put into action. You’ve stuck with us through every high and every lesson. You’ve turned stadiums purple. Now we want to give you even more reason to believe. Let’s make 2026 the year we take another step together. Let’s make every home game a fortress. Let’s make it unmistakable what it means to wear purple. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but we’re driven by where we want to go. The best things in life are connection, heart and passion. But most of all, the best things in life are Freo. Yours in Purple, Alex Pearce