Tom Cappellari has made the move from North Melbourne to Werribee for the Victorian Football League season.
The 21-year-old midfielder arrives from North Melbourne’s VFL list, where he has made multiple appearances across each of the past three seasons.
Cappellari comes to Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval with 10 games of VFL experience, averaging more than 15 disposals per game.
At local level, Cappellari crosses to Essendon District Football League club Essendon Doutta Stars from Myrtleford in the Ovens and Murray League, where he has stood out as one of the competition’s best young players.
In 2021, the midfielder claimed the Leo Dean Award as the Ovens and Murray under-18s league best and fairest, before going on to play for the Murray Bushrangers in 2022.
He made 13 appearances in the Coates Talent League that season and also made his senior debut, kicking three goals at just 18 years of age.
Since earning a VFL contract with North Melbourne ahead of the 2023 season, Cappellari has made 43 senior appearances for Myrtleford while splitting his time between there and Arden Street.
In 2025, he was named Myrtleford’s best under-21 player and selected to represent the Ovens and Murray League in interleague, playing a role in their win over the Goulburn Valley Football League.
Tigers football manager Kyle Hartigan welcomed the addition of the young midfielder to the squad for this season.
“We’re really excited to bring Tom into the club,” he said.
“He’s shown glimpses at VFL level with North Melbourne across the past few seasons and has also been a standout young player at Myrtleford at local level.
“He’s an athletic left-footer who covers the ground very well and can play multiple positions, so we think he’s got plenty of upside and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring to our group in 2026.”
