Michael Sodomaco has been named captain of Werribee in the first year of the side’s single alignment with North Melbourne.

The Tigers will be bolstered by a strong contingent of Kangaroos throughout the year, with those not selected for senior football to play in the VFL. Previously North players were split between Werribee and North Ballarat.

Former Roo Ben Speight will vice-captain Werribee along with Scott Sherlock. 2015 Best and Fairest Matt Hanson and Jake Sharp round out the five man leadership group.

“While these guys have the official titles and they thoroughly deserve that, we have a very strong level of leadership right through the squad that embraces our objectives and values on and off the field,” coach John Lamont said.

“I think we have a really good mix of emerging young leaders and experienced campaigners.”

Werribee will play Coburg in a practice match at Craigieburn on Saturday March 19th (Development squad from 11am- Seniors at 2pm).