Former Fremantle backman Taylin Duman has linked up with the Frankston Dolphins for the 2022 season.

In August, the Dockers confirmed that Duman was one of four players not to be offered a new deal for next season, with teammates Brett Bewley, Tobe Watson and Stefan Giro also departing Cockburn.

After ending his five-year, 45-game stint with the Dockers, Duman is now set for a return to Victoria after first leaving for Western Australia from the Oakleigh Chargers in 2016.

The Dolphins confirmed the signing of Duman on Sunday night, welcoming the 23-year-old defender.

"We are thrilled to announce Taylin Duman has signed as a Dolphin for 2022," the club's announcement reads.

"We welcome Taylin and his family back to Victoria, and to Frankston."

Duman is the latest ex-AFL talent to make their way to Skybus Stadium for next season, with former Roo Tom Murphy and ex-Swan Ryley Stoddart joining Frankston for 2022.