BROWNLOW Medal winner Gerard Healy has backed Fremantle to rebuild its list quickly under coach Ross Lyon.

The Dockers could cull almost a quarter of their playing list over the off-season as the club prepares to undergo one of the biggest rebuilds in its history.

With more than 10 players out of contract at season’s end and many more expected to be placed on the trade table, the Dockers are likely to be one of the summer’s biggest movers and shakers.

Speaking on Fox Footy’s On The Couch on Monday night, Healy questioned reports of disharmony and backed Fremantle’s powerbrokers to rebuild quickly.

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“Clearly they’re in a position where they know they need to rebuild,” he said.

“There are players that have got two or three years left in them, it’s time for them to potentially move. And you can understand why there wouldn’t be absolute harmony within the club.

“But you’re talking about (chief executive) Steve Rosich, (general manager) Chris Bond and Lyon. They are three powerful and impressive football people. I think they’ll turn this around pretty quickly and I’m surprised there’s so much toxic noise being discussed around the traps.”

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Chris Mayne, Matt De Boer, Zac Clarke and Clancee Pearce are all unrestricted free agents and have been tipped to leave the club, while former captain Matthew Pavlich is almost certain to retire.

As reported by foxfooty.com.au last month, North Melbourne has expressed some interest in Mayne, who the Dockers expect to exercise his right as a free agent.

Michael Barlow and Tendai Mzungu are also out of contract and face uncertain futures, while injury-plagued rookie Anthony Morabito is reportedly unlikely to be offered a new deal.

Earlier in the month, Barlow told Fox Footy’s AFL 360 he was looking at “Plan A, B, C and D” when it came to his playing future.

“That’s what my management is in place for, to be assured of a career going forward,” he said.

“I’m really confident in my body and my form, especially in the last 10 weeks and the way I’ve held myself and conducted myself.

“I’m 28 years old, I’m really confident and my mind’s really fresh. We know it will be an interesting time with Fremantle.”

Hayden Ballantyne and Nick Suban are both tied down until 2017, but could also be on the move.

It’s believed Ballantyne has requested a trade to West Coast, while Suban is reportedly attracting interest from sides in his home state of Victoria.

Hayden Ballantyne could depart the Dockers. Source: Getty Images

Fremantle continues to be linked with Giants forward Cam McCarthy, who is almost certain to return to Western Australia after sitting out the entire 2016 season due to personal issues.

Lyon has also met with Hawthorn’s triple-premiership player Brad Hill, who may be interested in a return home to WA in order to reunite with his older brother Stephen.

However, generating assets to trade for McCarthy and Hill — who are both under contract at the Giants and the Hawks respectively — could prove difficult.

The Dockers have retained their first-round draft pick, which currently stands at Pick 3, but are unlikely to shift that selection in a trade.

The club has eyes on talented Claremont junior Sam Petrevski-Seton, who finished the national under 18s championships with a flourish and is being viewed as a guaranteed top-five pick.

However, after Fremantle gave up its second pick in a deal with the Suns last year, it means their next selection at the upcoming draft currently stands at Pick 39.

Lyon was coy when questioned about Fremantle’s plans for its uncontracted players after Sunday’s heavy loss to Adelaide.

“It’s not my decision,” he said.

“It’s not something I concern myself with. I don’t do contracts. I just try and create an environment where we can build to success.”