The Western Bulldogs today confirmed 20-year-old Collingwood utility Tom Young will join the Club for its fourth round pick of 71.

Signed as a NSW Scholarship Rookie, Young moved to Melbourne as a 17-year-old in 2010 and in his first season won the Collingwood VFL best and fairest — Young was subsequently added to the Magpies list in the 2010 AFL Draft.

The 191cm Sydney University recruit went on to play nine games in two seasons at Collingwood, including seven in 2012, predominantly as a defender.

List Manager Jason McCartney said Young's fierce competitiveness and clean hands in close are some of his key attributes. 

“We see him as a long-term prospect after he showed really promising signs at Collingwood over the past couple of seasons, particularly with his willingness to take the game on and his cleanness around the contest,” McCartney said.

“Along with Koby Stevens, Tom is a person of sound character and is a welcome addition to our list.”