Former Essendon forward Jye Menzie has made history as the first VFL signing for the Tasmania Devils.

It completes a full circle for the journeyman forward.

Menzie, 22, is a Tasmanian native who joined the Bombers from SANFL club South Adelaide in the 2022 mid-season AFL draft.

Originally from North Hobart and Bridgewater, Menzie played 47 games for the Bombers, including 10 this season, and kicked 36 goals.

The Devils' VFL and VFLW programs will start pre-season programs in November.

"I am a proud Tasmanian, and I cannot wait to be involved in the build of the club from the ground up," Menzie said in a club statement.

"I am really looking forward to getting in on the ground floor and being back in Tassie and getting stuck into training."I have learned a lot during my career so far,

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