Exciting news for the North Melbourne Werribee Kangaroos VFLW side, with the experienced Tessa Boyd today unveiled as the Roos’ newest AFLW signing.

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have signed the VFLW defender Tessa Boyd as a replacement player for the upcoming AFLW season.

Boyd's opportunity comes after Kangaroos forward Niamh Martin was placed on the club's inactive list for 2025, following her decision to stay in Ireland and complete the final year of her university course.

Boyd has been elevated from the Kangaroos' VFLW program, which she joined this year after 30 games across three seasons with the Southern Saints.

At the Saints - now known as the Sandringham Zebras - the 27-year-old established herself as one of the best rebounding defenders in the competition, rewarded with inclusion in the VFLW Team of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

The sister of Western Bulldogs AFL premiership player Tom Boyd, she also spent a year in the Bulldogs' AFLW program in 2019.

"Tessa stood out to us during her time at the Saints and her first few games for our VFLW team with her ability to read the game and make good decisions with her disposal," Lorenzini said.

"We believe her attributes will also fit our defensive system well and she will be highly driven with great leadership off-field.

"We're excited to give her another opportunity at AFLW level and welcome her into our program."

The North Melbourne Werribee Kangaroos have opened their season with a 2-1 record, suffering their first loss of the year to the Bombers at Windy Hill on Saturday. They’ll look to bounce back this Sunday in a top-of-the-table clash against ladder leaders Box Hill, just a day after Werribee’s VFL side faces Box Hill at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval.