The younger brother of former Brisbane Lions player Matt has joined the Tigers after making the move from Horsham District Football League side Rupanyup, where he played the past three seasons.

Drew Tyler is expected to boost a Springbank midfield missing last year’s Central Highlands Football League best and fairest Luke Fisher, who has signed with Donald.

His recruitment comes through the obvious connection with Matt, who joined the club last season, but also an association with new coach Terry Simpson during his time at Lake Wendouree, where he last played in 2011.

Springbank will rub shoulders with Fisher in a pre-season practice match against Donald on March 21 before a game against Geelong and District league side Newcomb.

These hit-outs will serve as a lead-in to the round one encounter against Dunnstown on April 11.