Werribee has gained one of the VFL’s most promising young talls with the signature of Jack Boyd for 2023.

The 21-year-old arrives at Avalon Airport Oval after playing every game for the Northern Bullants over the past two seasons.

Having split his time between attack and the ruck a year ago the 196cm Northern Knights product spent more time as a permanent forward in 2022.

He booted 24 goals this season including a career-best four majors against Carlton in round 10 before rounding out the campaign with an impressive 22-possession game at Werribee.

Werribee football manager Mark Micallef said Boyd’s signing was an exciting coup for the club.

“Jack’s a good athlete with a strong set of hands,” he said.

“We see him mainly as a key forward but he’s also capable of playing in the ruck where he can provide a strong presence around the ball.

“As a forward we think he can establish a really good partnership with Hudson Garoni but we’re also excited by the look of our forward line with the other options we have up there.”