A mature-age recruit, Tory Dickson was selected by the Western Bulldogs with pick 57 in the 2011 AFL National Draft.

Dickson comes to the Whitten Oval from the Bendigo Bombers, where he kicked 48 goals in 19 games for the VFL side in season 2011.

The 24 year-old is a hard bodied hit-up forward that can also play through the midfield. Standing 184cm, Dickson provides a strong presence around stoppages and has a hunger for winning the contested football. 

Dickson proved his goal-kicking ability, slotting 112 majors for reputed suburban club Noble Park in 2010.

In his move to the Whitten Oval, Dickson will be reunited with assistant coach Shannon Grant for a third time. Dickson has previously played under Grant at VFL sides Bendigo and Frankston. 

At Frankston, Dickson won the club's best and fairest award in 2009.

To view Dickson's highlights reel, click on the media player above.