THE Fremantle Dockers have swung the axe after a horror 2016 campaign, delisting nine players including three 100-gamers.

Experienced trio Matt de Boer, Tendai Mzungu and Clancee Pearce were among the latest Dockers to be delisted.

De Boer, who played just four of his 138 senior games in 2016, was told by Fremantle on Tuesday his services wouldn’t be required next year.

His strong WAFL finals series with premiers Peel Thunder, where he averaged more than 30 disposals and 10 tackles, wasn’t enough to convince the club he was worthy of a contract extension.

The former leadership group member tweeted about his future, saying he’s “ready for the next episode” after eight seasons at Fremantle.

“Special thanks to everyone for all of your love and support throughout my journey with Fremantle. Ready for the next episode. #familygoals,” de Boer posted.

Special thanks to everyone for all of your love and support throughout my journey with Fremantle. Ready for the next episode.#familygoals pic.twitter.com/cRwNJ2DUYp — Matt de Boer (@mattdeboer9) October 4, 2016

Pearce, who was also restricted to just four games this season, ends his tenure with the club after 100 games.

“I’m out!!! Thanks for all the memories and friends I have made over the journey! And to my beautiful partner and daughters thank you for everything!” Pearce posted on Instagram.

Mzungu was another to reach the 100-game milestone this season, finishing with 102 games for Fremantle.

De Boer and Mzungu were both part of the Dockers’ 2013 Grand Final side, which lost to Hawthorn.

Big man Jack Hannath was also advised his contract would not be extended.

Brady Grey and rookie-listed Josh Deluca have been delisted but have both been invited to train with the club with the possibility of being re-listed during the draft period in November.

Swingman Tanner Smith, Irish rookie Sean Hurley and luckless defender Anthony Morabito parted ways with the club last month, while champion forward Matthew Pavlich retired.

Fremantle football manager Chris Bond thanked the players for their contribution to the club.

“Matt and Clancee came to the club via the 2008 Rookie Draft and Tendai in 2010 as a mature age recruit, with all three going on to forge 100-game careers at Fremantle,” Bond told the club website.

“The fact that Matt, Tendai and Clancee were able to achieve such important career milestones is testament to their resilience, work ethic and commitment to the club.

“Matt and Tendai will also always have the honour of being part of the club’s first grand final team in 2013.

“Jack is a fine young man who had a positive impact on the group and has worked really hard to establish himself as an AFL player in his four seasons at the club.”

FREMANTLE LIST CHANGES

Matthew Pavlich (retired)

Matt de Boer (delisted)

Tendai Mzungu (delisted)

Clancee Pearce (delisted)

Jack Hannath (delisted)

Brady Grey (delisted)

Anthony Morabito (delisted)

Josh Deluca (delisted)

Sean Hurley (delisted)

Tanner Smith (delisted)