Fremantle midfielder Lachie Neale has agreed to terms for a three-year contract extension, which will see him at the club through to end of season 2019.

The 23-year-old, who was selected at pick 58 in the 2011 National Draft, had been contracted through to the end of the 2016 season.

A prolific ball winner, Neale has played 84 games and kicked 40 goals since making his debut for Fremantle in round four 2012.

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General manager of list management Brad Lloyd said Neale had shown a high level of application from the first day he arrived at Fremantle.

“Lachie has been an important player for the football club for a number of years now,” Lloyd said.

“His application to his football was evident from the day he arrived and he has steadily improved to be a strong performer on a weekly basis.

“We are very happy to see Lachie extend his contract with the club.”