Close behind in second place was forward pocket Brad Pearce ; at age 23 , Pearce had previously played only four AFL games .
Pearce played 23 matches in a breakout season to kick 53 goals .
Close behind in second place was forward pocket Brad Pearce ; at age 23 , Pearce had previously played only four AFL games , but he played 23 matches in a breakout season to kick 53 goals .