HP's Rookie Profiles: Tom Mitchell

[Justin Bieber]

Name: Tom Mitchell
Position: Inside Midfielder (Who can play Outside)
Age: 18
Height: 181cm
Weight: 79kg



Mitchell is certain to be heading to Sydney at their first pick (#21) through teh Father Son Rule. And they may have a bargain on their hands as he was expected to go top 15 and maybe even possible top 10. Although Mitchell is young, I like to think his AFL counter-part would be his namesake in Sam Mitchell. They both love their hard balls which make them prized players for their teams. Sydney love their stoppages, so think Tom will be a very nice fit into their team with his fantastic inside work. He will not only win contested football but he knows how to use the ball. He can manage clearances or spot the open man with his football smarts and awareness. Mitchell is a possession machine and will keep racking them up which will certainly be great in the fantasy books. He has great endurance as he is very hard at the ball, so the endurance comes naturally to him through his effort on the field. Might also note in the U16 Carnival in 2009, Mitchell averaged 32 disposals which was a sign Sydney had to lock him in from them.

Tom plays for Claremont in the WAFL and although he's only played 6 games (duties for teh U18 carnival), his Stats for them are just signs of his capabilities. 6 games and he managed 157 disposals, that's roughly 26 a game which proves he is a ball magnet, even against more matured players. He can kick an odd goal and has a clean left boot which can make it 50m+ quite easily so is dangerous when going forward. What did impress me ALOT was from his 6 games, he managed 43 tackles. That's over 7 tackles a game which is just outstanding, no matter the player or where it is.

Fantasy Relevant? Considering he's going at #21, he is fairly cheap for what he can do. I'd certainly consider him but not yet a solid yes from me. He's a ball magnet who can tackle and has a good skills which makes him a very viable option in either DT or SC. I'd probably slot him onto the bench but will first see if he'll get games first at Sydney. With his talent, I'd hope he does from the get go as he suits their game plan perfectly.

[L.Shuey13]

After playing against him in the perth schools competition (PSA), I can tell you that he is an absolute gun and has a massive tank. In his first game back from shoulder surgery, he managed to rack up about 40 disposals and constantly tackled around stoppages, while also leading into space and marking. His work rate is amazing, and I don't think the AFL work load will come as a surprise to him. He is all but locked in my midfield for 2012

[Torpedo10]

Looks to be an awesome pick for 2012. He will be a gun and is a Lock in my team. ;D

[Grazz]

I really like this kid, has got it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZl9tElTKOM&NR=1

[truBLUE]

looks the goods, will defently keep an eye on

[Torpedo10]

I think we should jump on. Should be a bargain.

[truBLUE]

nice profiling Hellopplz  :)

[Grazz]

nice profiling Hellopplz  :)

Yeh he's doing a great job of this.

[Justin Bieber]

nice profiling Hellopplz  :)

Yeh he's doing a great job of this.

Thanks guys :). Did my best when I had time. Now have exams so hopefully get through more after a month or so 8).

[TheMailman]

I'm just happy he's at Sydney   :)

and a good player so my bias will probably mean he gets selected in my team regardless  ::)

[elephants]

Currently slotting into my midfield nicely.

[Grazz]

If he goes aswell as the oldman the Swans will be rapt.

[SydneyRox]

Cant see this guy being anything but a bargain. Will he play round 1 is the only real question?

[Matty411]

If he is named rnd 1 and is NOT the sub - i'll probably lock him in... But do we choose him over Shiel, Miles and co?

[Torpedo10]

I would think so Matty. The probablem with all GWS players is because ... There GWS players and will get rotated. I doubt that Treolar, Miles, Hampton or Shiel will play more than 10 games without being the sub. Mitchell should play alot because he is the big draft pick Sydney have. Any team from pick 8-20 would have loved him in their team.