Jeremy Sharp’s short tenure at the Club has been nothing short of fantastic, with the 22-year-old’s relentless work rate up and down the wing a highlight so far in season 2024.
But it is what the younger winger revealed in the Club’s launch episode of the Better Down Back podcast that caught the attention of listeners.
For Sharp, the best way to decompress after the intensity of a game is to head down south to his family’s property.
“Post-game a couple of times this year now I’ve been scooting off down south straight after the game,” Sharp said.
“Usually after the game none of us players can sleep, so instead of just sitting at home I like to drive down south.
'In round seven he ran a game-high 16km for just nine disposals as the ball constantly bypassed him, while last Friday night his 14.3km was rewarded with 28 touches and two goals.'
— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) May 18, 2024
loving Sharpy's game in purple 😍@NathanSchmook #foreverfreo
“Because it’s wintertime now we are able to light fires and stuff, and I’m pretty lucky with down south we have a property so I’ve just been going down there.
“It’s been nice, it’s a bit of a release, it’s a bit of a routine at the moment.”
In contrast to Sharp’s adventures down south, Clark finds his peace much closer to home.
“I’m the biggest homebody there is in the world,” Clark said on the podcast.
“I’ve got a veggie patch.
“I wouldn’t say I’m keen, or the best gardener, but I do have a couple of little veggie patches where I’ve got my own little produce section I suppose.
“I’ve got a bit of lettuce going, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli. I don’t even eat tomatoes, but they just look good in the garden.”
For Sharp and Clark, these activities provide a balance to their professional lives, offering both men a chance to detach from the demands of their sporting careers.
Whether it’s the quiet solitude of a down south property or the hands-on satisfaction of a home garden, these routines highlight the importance of finding personal space and relaxation amongst their busy lives.