Broomhead committed to a two-year deal with the Hoppers over the weekend in a huge recruiting coup for the club.

The former Collingwood midfielder said the arrival of his first child earlier this year swayed him to join Seaford in the Mornington Peninsula Netball Football league instead.

"I spoke to North Albury last year but the timing wasn't quite right," Broomhead said.

"My partner and I had our first child in February but I was keen to talk to them again during this off-season.

"It was still a big decision to join North Albury but I can't wait to get up there and meet everybody involved with the club."

Broomhead spent time alongside newly appointed Wangaratta coach Ben Reid during his time at Collingwood.

Reid also tried to lure his former team-mate to the Norm Minns Oval.

"I spoke to the Magpies last year as well," he said.

"I was talking to big Ben recently and know he is coaching next year.

"It will be good to play against him and I'm sure he will dominate the competition and will be kicking plenty of goals."

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Broomhead played 37 matches with Collingwood and is looking forward to testing himself in the Ovens and Murray league.

"The league is held in high regard and is among the top-five in country Victoria," he said.

"So it's a high standard of football and I'm looking forward to the challenge of trying to get a kick.

"The Hoppers are a developing side and I'm keen to help out as much as I can."

Broomhead will arrive at Bunton Park in good form after claiming Seaford's best and fairest this season.

The 27-year-old said he has no lingering effects of a broken leg suffered in 2018 and is in the prime of his career.

"I was happy with my form this season," he said.

"It was nice to be back enjoying my football.

"The leg is going pretty well and since I have come back from the injury I haven't missed any matches.

"I think most players peak between the ages of 26 to 30 and I should have some decent football ahead of me.

"The body feels good so I can't see any issues in regards to playing my best."

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