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Justin Chadwick

FOUND: The unsung hero who kept freo fit and firing this year | Mind Blowing Facts

Adam Beard is being hailed for helping Fremantle keep a healthy playing list in 2026. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

If 'Flagmantle 2026' becomes a reality, the biggest unsung hero will be the AFL club's director of performance Adam Beard.

Phil Merriman worked wonders in the role previously and was subsequently poached by cross-town rivals West Coast.

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