Trade Live: Pearce injury could open Freo door for retired Tiger

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Retired Richmond premiership defender Nathan Broad still harbours ambitions to continue his AFL career.

The 33-year-old finished up at the Tigers at the end of the 2026 season but is open to playing on, perhaps back in his home town of Perth.

Could the Achilles injury suffered by Fremantle captain Alex Pearce in the Grand Final open the door for Broad at the Dockers?

That is the notion thrown up by Sam Edmund on Tuesday morning.

“The Alex Pearce injury was absolutely savage,” Edmund said on AFL Trade Radio’s Early Trade.

“We’re told that it’s not a full rupture but it’s a partial tear. Still a serious injury but not the dreaded 12-month injury.

“I’m not sure if this will prompt anything, possibly not…

“But Nathan Broad, mark my words, has a real interest in playing for Fremantle. Whether or not he gets there remains to be seen.

“He is really keen to continue his career. I’m not sure the interest is fully reciprocated.

“My understanding is there has been conversations between the two. It would make more sense at West Coast.

“He is 33 but has maintained his fitness. He has an appetite to continue. In his mind he wants to play AFL football.

“There’s a watch on him.”