Peter Bell has accepted the general manager of football operations position at Fremantle.

The former Dockers captain is expected to quit his spot on the board to take up a senior position in the club’s football operations.

It is understood Bell, who will be integral to the selection of a new list manager, has handed in his resignation at the ABC.

The club has been hit in recent weeks by the exit of list manager Brad Lloyd, the imminent departure of football manager Chris Bond and news Lachie Neale is being courted by Brisbane with a five-year deal understood to be worth more than $4 million.

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Camera Icon Peter Bell. Credit: The Slattery Media Group

Bell, a dual All-Australian and two-time premiership player, played 163 of his 286 AFL games at Fremantle and captained the club from 2002-06.

He won three Doig Medal best-and-fairest awards during his playing days at the Dockers.

“In addition to his ability to readily engage with people at all levels, Peter was, throughout his 286 AFL games, renowned for his resilience, tenacity, leadership and determination – all outstanding character traits which also served him well in his post-football career as a businessman, radio broadcaster, football commentator and board member, which included a role on the club’s football sub-committee.” Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich told the club website.

“His involvement with the club both as a player and as a director provided Peter with a deep knowledge of our strategic aim to return to playing consistent finals football and contributed to him being a stand-out candidate for the job.

“It is a new role and a key outcome of the restructure of our football operations, which we announced in August. The next step is the appointment of a new list manager, who will report to Peter and be based in Perth.”