Western Derby XLIII: Fremantle Dockers captain David Mundy ruled out with a calf injury

FREMANTLE has suffered a huge blow on the eve of the derby, with skipper David Mundy ruled out with a calf complaint.

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: David Mundy of the Dockers leads his team from the field after being defeated during the round two AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Gold Coast Suns at Domain Stadium on April 2, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

FREMANTLE has suffered a huge blow on the eve of the derby, with skipper David Mundy ruled out with a calf complaint.

The Dockers confirmed on Friday morning Mundy would miss the crucial clash with West Coast despite being named in Thursday’s team.

Tendai Mzungu will be the 30-year-old’s replacement, with youngster Darcy Tucker added to the emergencies.

Fremantle captain David Mundy is out of Saturday night’s Western Derby. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Mundy has not missed a derby since 2011 and has played in 20 of the 21 derbies since his debut in 2005.

The injury is the latest calf blow for Fremantle, with veteran defender Michael Johnson missing Round 1 with soreness and gun recruit Harley Bennell out for an indefinite period.

News of Mundy’s withdrawal prompted bookmakers to wind the Dockers’ price out to as far as $3.65 for a derby win, with West Coast hot favourites at $1.29.

Mundy has missed just one of 21 derbies since his debut.
The last time Freo won a derby without him: R6, 2004@superfooty

— Chris Robinson (@CJKRobinson) April 8, 2016

BREAKING:
David Mundy OUT!
Does this save Michael Barlow?! pic.twitter.com/z4YmSIPyQO

— SuperCoach AFL (@Supercoach) April 8, 2016

Originally published as Western Derby XLIII: Fremantle Dockers captain David Mundy ruled out with a calf injury