Sean Darcy returns to Fremantle Dockers training track, eyeing AFL appearance as early as round three

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Sean Darcy returns to Fremantle Dockers training track, eyeing AFL appearance as early as round three

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has hit the training track as he eyes an AFL return for as early as round three’s western derby.

Darcy has had a nightmare pre-season, with a knee injury hindering him until early this year before an infection in an old ankle surgery further delayed his comeback.

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It has the 26-year-old resigned to missing at least the opening fortnight of the Dockers’ campaign, leaving two-game ruckman Liam Reidy to shoulder the load alongside forward-ruck Luke Jackson to start the year.

The Dockers released pictures of a smiling Darcy on the track on Thursday morning as he pushes towards a comeback to football.

Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty said they were projecting a Darcy return as early as round three as he ramps up his fitness.

“He’s (Darcy) transitioning back into his running load now,” Brierty told SEN this week.

Camera IconSean Darcy. Credit: Fremantle FC

“He’s been able to come out of that surgery and is probably into about his fourth running session.

“At this point in time, we’ve kind of earmarked him for anywhere from round three to five.

“Whether that’s being available for the AFL from the start or building in from the WAFL level, that’s something we’ll continue to work through with Sean.

“Pleasingly, he’s been able to continue his knee loading and the work he’s developed from his trip overseas, and he’s pain-free in that knee, which is the most important thing, and has been able to build his strength.”

Midfielder Hayden Young will miss Fremantle’s season opener against Geelong with another hamstring injury, while former skipper Nat Fyfe is racing to be fit after pre-season knee surgery.

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