Blaine Boekhorst has not given up hope of relaunching his AFL career after being dumped by Carlton.

Boekhorst has signed a two-year deal with East Fremantle, but is hoping to use the WAFL to add to the 25 games he managed in three seasons with the Blues.

The 24-year-old was a first-round pick in the 2014 national draft — Carlton’s first selection at No.19.

Boekhorst played seven of the last 11 matches this year, including a 19-disposal, three-goal performance in round 23 against Sydney before he was de-listed.

“It’s a rollercoaster, but that’s the industry,” he said.

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“It’s obviously disappointing getting cut, but I still think I can be on a list somewhere, so hopefully with a good year in the WAFL that dream can still be achieved.

“I thought I put my best foot forward towards the end there and strung a few games together, but I guess they didn’t see me fitting in their team. You get cut and you move on with things.

“You are not consuming your whole life with football (in the WAFL). Hopefully that can help my footy with enjoying it more and hopefully getting a few more wins.

“Last year I was a bit inconsistent and I guess that’s one of my downfalls. Hopefully I can be more consistent ... and perform at a higher level.”

Boekhorst conceded it was a hard decision not to sign with his original club Swan Districts, but said he was drawn to a Sharks squad hoping to go from three wins to finals contention in 2018.

He joins fellow recruits Jon Griffin, Cameron Loersch, Jordan Snadden, Jarrad Jansen and Nick Kommer, who all boast AFL experience.

“There was a bit of talk with a few other clubs, but I think East Freo’s game plan and culture really suited what I wanted to achieve,” Boekhorst said.

“The recruits they’ve picked up are a big plus and hopefully with the experience from last year the boys can really step up and gain that hunger to win more games.”

Boekhorst wants to play as inside midfielder while maintaining his ability to do damage on the outside.

He had his first training session with his new teammates on Wednesday night.

Boekhorst said he hadn’t spoken to fellow de-listed Blue Rhys Palmer about his plans.

Palmer, who is currently in Melbourne, is still in discussions to join East Fremantle but it is understood he also considering an offer from Swan Districts.