Yes, you certainly do have a selective memory.
You forgot the bit where Roly basically sacked him and Johnno with a throwaway line in a presser, which aggravated more than just Pearce and Johnno.
Then you equated people questioning his selection on the back of poor form with being too scared to play in a farewell game, which is utter nonsense. Your only justification for drawing that very long bow is a comment by a bloke not known for actually being either honest or accurate.
So, yeah, I'd agree with you that your memory is somewhat selective.