FREMANTLE trio Danyle Pearce, Ethan Hughes and rookie Matthew Uebergang have signed contract extensions to remain at the club beyond 2016.
Pearce and Hughes have signed two-year contract extensions to take them through until the end of 2018.
Uebergang has signed a one-year extension until the end of 2017.
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Pearce said he was delighted to sign on for another two years.
"I'm extremely thankful to the club and looking forward to staying on for a few more years and hopefully having some more success," Pearce said.
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Pearce said he hoped this contract extension would ensure he completes his career at Fremantle.
"I hope so. I think it takes me through to 32," Pearce said.
"I'm looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead and, as I said, I'm really appreciative to the club for showing faith in me and giving me an extension."
Pearce signed with the Dockers as an unrestricted free agent at the end of 2012, after playing 154 games with Port Adelaide where he won the 2006 NAB Rising Star and played in the 2007 Grand Final. He has played 79 games for the Dockers since the start of 2013.
Fremantle's list manager Brad Lloyd said Pearce was a key signing given his experience.
"Danyle's been an important player for us since coming to us in 2012," Lloyd said.
"He’s really embraced the club and the role within the playing group."
Lloyd was also delighted to secure Hughes and Uebergang to extensions. Hughes played his second game last week while Uebergang is a developing key forward and has been performing well at WAFL level.
"Ethan Hughes has some really strong athletic attributes for the AFL level and we look forward to seeing his continued dedication with his footy," Lloyd said.
"Matthew's a promising forward option, he has good size and athletic capabilities and has really embraced the program since coming in as a rookie."
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon said he would like to stick with Hughes this week after he showed some promise in his first game of the season against Greater Western Sydney last Saturday night.
Danyle Pearce is confident of seeing out his AFL career at Fremantle. Picture: AFL Media
