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Fremantle Dockers jumper maker Sekem to ‘inspect’ Pat Voss’ jumpers for rip fault

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Fremantle forward Pat Voss swears he’s not deliberately tearing the front of his playing guernsey, but the jury is still out for the Dockers’ cult hero with an inspection on the way after it happened again against Sydney.

Voss has made a habit of getting his chest out during games, much to the delight of many of the club’s avid supporters, with his jumpers ripping in the physical argy-bargy he has become known for.

And while he certainly has nothing to be ashamed of, rumour has it that he enjoys the extra attention, with Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor suggesting Voss ripped them on purpose.

However, speaking with Triple M on Monday morning after the club’s pulsating come-from-behind battering of second-placed Sydney on Thursday night, Voss revealed the manufacturer was launching an investigation into why his jumpers keep tearing because he isn’t doing it himself.

“I’ve actually got to give it back to the club today because Sekem want to inspect it and see why they keep ripping,” he said.

“They want to see if there’s a faulty area through there. I think it was towards the end of the second quarter this time, which was a bit better, so I wasn’t out there for as long this time. Last time it was a full quarter; it was only five minutes this time.”

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On Thursday, Voss’ jumper tore perfectly around his pectorals, exposing the muscles beneath.

Patrick Voss of the Dockers tackles Tom McCartin.
Camera IconPatrick Voss of the Dockers tackles Tom McCartin. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos

And the 23-year-old admitted he keeps the area shaved in case of jumper rips.

“It’s ripped a couple of times now, so I’ve made sure (my chest) is in good order,” he said.

Voss has become a beloved member of Fremantle on and off the field, with the club’s fans putting their hands up to help the rambunctious forward inspect the shirts.

The forward himself also loves the fans and said they were a huge factor in the Dockers producing a 100-point second half after failing to kick a goal before halftime in the 38-point victory that puts them two games clear at the top of the ladder again.

Patrick Voss of the Dockers has his shirt ripped.
Camera IconPatrick Voss of the Dockers has his shirt ripped. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos

“A bit has been documented about Fremantle’s home crowd, and it was off its head on Thursday night,” Voss said.

“It gave us a few goals. The Swans obviously felt the perceived pressure. It was unbelievable.”

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