Fremantle have commenced packing up to leave their Gold Coast hub, with all non-essential items loaded onto a truck that is already on its way back to WA.
The truck, which has once again been provided by the club’s ball sponsor Sullivan Logistics, is expected to arrive in Perth this weekend.
Tucker said it was important for the group to get their packing done early so the rest of the week could be spent on preparing for Saturday’s clash with St Kilda at Optus Stadium.
“All the luxury items like surfboards and golf clubs have been sent back home today,” Tucker said.
“All we’ve got left is a suitcase to pack with us when we fly back on Saturday.
“We’ve really drilled in this week that there could be distractions with heading home and everyone looking forward to next week when we’re home but the main focus this week has been St Kilda.
“We want to come away out of this hub with a win against St Kilda.”
Tucker said the hub has been a positive experience for the team.
“(Heading home will) be different. Obviously out family are there and we can see them,” he said.
“It’s been pretty nice up here. We’ve had it pretty good to be honest but we’ve got to do what we’ve got to do.
“At least the season’s getting underway and we’re able to play footy.”
Tucker said the Freo players would take the two weeks quarantine in their stride.
“While we are in quarantine we’ll still be able to get to the club every couple of days. We’ll be OK,” Tucker said.
“It’s probably just being in my own home again. Seeing my girlfriend and my dogs again.
“We have to serve our two weeks quarantine but it’ll be awesome to be at my own home and sleeping in my own bed again. Obviously being away and being stuck in a hotel room for five weeks is a bit unusual.”
