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SSP prospect’s train-on stint ends after injury

A frustrating blow has seen an AFL hopeful’s training stint come to an abrupt end.

Published by
Mitch Keating

Fremantle train-on prospect Baynen Lowe has seen his SSP stint with the Dockers come to an end after hurting his shoulder at training.

Lowe joined the Western Australian club's pre-season program from Norwood after Dockers tall Odin Jones was placed on Fremantle's inactive list - opening a list spot for a Supplemental Selection Period prospect.

The Dockers invited Lowe and Central District's Isaiah Dudley to venture from the SANFL to Cockburn and ply their trade under coach Justin Longmuir in the hope of securing an AFL contract.

Lowe's hopes of impressing the Dockers were hampered by a shoulder injury last week, with Fremantle confirming on Wednesday that the Tasmanian won't continue his training spell this summer.

The 21-year-old's setback may require surgery, with the Dockers to support Lowe during his recovery as he returns to Adelaide.

Baynen Lowe training with the Fremantle Dockers in 2024 (Image via Fremantle FC)

The Redlegs midfield-forward was among Norwood's best on their road to the SANFL grand final this year, playing 20 matches for a return of 20 goals and averages of 20.8 disposals, 6.0 tackles, 4.2 clearances and 5.2 inside 50s.

Potential shoulder surgery could mean Lowe misses Norwood's opening game of the 2025 season against North Adelaide at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, March 29.

The cessation of Lowe's SSP chance will mean the Dockers can add another train-on talent to their program before the signing deadline on February 21.

Fremantle are yet to confirm whether Dudley will continue training with the club and return with Dockers players for pre-season training in the new year.

Published by
Mitch Keating