Wodonga has signed Osborne premiership player Michael Driscoll.
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Driscoll has committed for three years at Martin Park as the rebuild under Bulldogs coach Jordan Taylor gathers further momentum.
The 20-year-old played in a flag for Osborne two years ago and is regarded as one of the most talented young tall's running around in the Hume league.
Driscoll played predominantly in the ruck for the Tigers this season and at 195cm and 96kg is well developed physically for his age.
Wodonga football manager Darren Mathey said Osborne's assistant coach and former Bulldog Sam Livingstone was instrumental in Driscoll arriving at Martin Park.
"It's great to get another young tall to the club and we are grateful to Sam Livingstone who played a significant role in the club being able to sign Michael," Mathey said.
"He is a ripping kid and we are all looking forward to Michael pulling on the Bulldogs' jumper and having a crack at the higher standard of the O&M.
"He is a good size kid and has been part of a three man ruck rotation at Osborne.
"Michael has also been part of the GWS Giants academy and NSW/ACT Rams so obviously boasts his fair share of talent.
"From all reports he can play key back, key forward or in the ruck which gives us a bit more flexibility."
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Driscoll is set to relocate to Wodonga before Christmas and is keen to get a full pre-season under his belt before testing himself at the higher standard.
Osborne coach Joel Mackie said Driscoll had all the attributes to be a handy addition in the O&M.
"It's great to see Michael join Wodonga and we wish him all the best," Mackie said.
"Michael has got great athleticism, has got the height and is starting to build his body so that he can compete with some of the bigger ruckmen running around.
"He is a kid that wants to learn and listens to what you tell him.
"He has always been keen to take that next step and he didn't start playing football until a bit later.
"I felt he took huge steps this year in regards to learning how to play different positions.
"If he commits to doing the work required to play at the higher level, I can't see any reason why he won't prove to be a good player."
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