A proven recruiting ground has delivered a sought-after key defender for Werribee with Sam Azzi joining the club from North Albury.

Azzi played alongside co-captain Dom Brew at the Hoppers with his signing adding to the long list of players Werribee has recruited from the Ovens and Murray Football League.

The 196cm defender finished runner-up in North Albury’s best and fairest this season after tallying the second most marks and third most contested marks in the O&M.

With several VFL club’s showing interest in Azzi, Werribee football manager Mark Micallef said the club was thrilled to secure his signature.

“We think Sam has a bright future and we’re excited to see what he can develop into at this level,” he said.

“We’ve recruited him as a key defender but he’s a very versatile player having previous played up forward and on the wing.”