Fremantle veterans Michael Johnson and Hayden Ballantyne are on the verge of new contracts as the Dockers management commences an extensive cull of their senior list.

Johnson and Ballantyne appear likely to be offered one-year deals despite Fremantle being in the midst of a comprehensive rebuilding campaign.

Hayden Ballantyne looks likely to be offered a new one-year deal. Credit:Tony McDonough

Veteran on-baller Danyle Pearce, defender Zac Dawson, injury-ravaged ruckman Zac Clarke, Garrick Ibbotson and young Victorian Harley Balic are all departing the Dockers.

The futures of enigmatic big man Matt Taberner and utility Nick Suban are uncertain.