Bugg out as Demons start AFL player cull

Melbourne have delisted five players, including former GWS firebrand Tomas Bugg, as they prepare for the off-season player movement market.

Tomas Bugg has played his final game for Melbourne after being delisted by the Demons on Tuesday. (AAP)

Tomas Bugg's eventful stint with Melbourne is over, the fiery utility one of five players delisted by the AFL club on Tuesday.

Bugg fell out of favour with coach Simon Goodwin, managing just three games this season after last year's six-match suspension for punching Sydney's Callum Mills.

The Swans star was concussed in the off-the-ball hit at the MCG that drew widespread condemnation.

Bugg didn't play again last season and played his last match for the Demons in round four this year.

He also courted controversy last year when he taunted Western Bulldogs playmaker Jason Johannisen in a social media post ahead of their round 13 clash.

Bugg played 65 games in four seasons with GWS before switching to Melbourne, where he played a further 31.

"Thanks for a special 3 years Melbourne," the 25-year-old tweeted before the official announcement was made.

Cam Pedersen, Pat McKenna, Mitch King and rookie Lochie Filipovic were also delisted, joining Bernie Vince and Harley Balic in departing the club.

Pedersen, 31, played 80 AFL games in stints with North Melbourne and the Demons.