Dockers captain's 30th birthday party with Tame Impala
The key defender held what appeared to be a Coachella-themed bash to ring in the milestone, with a private event held at Patio Bar.
Last week, the venue announced on social media, 'We will be closing on Saturday night to a one-off private event'.
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Former Triple J radio host and author Bridget Hustwaite, partner of Dockers player Oscar McDonald, posted happy snaps from the party to Instagram.
'POV: me Aish and Kevin DJ your bday,' Hustwaite captioned the post.
'(Happy 30 Moosey @alexpearce25) SO MUCH FUN'. Alex Pearce embraces former Triple J presenter Bridget Hustwaite. Credit: Bridget Hustwaite/IG / IG
The first image framed Hustwaite alongside Pearce's teammate James Aish, as well as the homegrown Tame Impala star, who is also recognised as the Dockers' number one ticket holder.
The musician has also crafted a hype track for the team that is often played throughout Optus Stadium on game day.
Pearce appeared laid back in the company of close friends, donning overalls and a tie-dye shirt, though he was later seen without the shirt while embracing the former radio host.
The Freo captain turned 30 on June 6, and with his side playing on a Thursday night last week, was able to hold the event without conflict with his team's schedule.
The star backman has been sidelined for more than a month with a stress-related shin injury and sat out his side's 41-point win over Essendon at Optus Stadium.
Raised in Tasmania, Pearce had friends fly to Perth for the weekend to celebrate the occasion.
Speaking in the rooms with Channel 7's Brian Taylor post-game, his travelling party joked it was a shame they'd travelled to WA and weren't able to see him play.
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