Player Watch 5. Sam Mitchell

[RustyHawk]

Link to our thread discussing Sam Mitchell's win.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=639368

 

[noosa hawk mad]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/88261/default.aspx

Life membership awards were presented to captain Sam Mitchell, vice-captain Luke Hodge, former Cheer Squad President Bryan De Haas and Box Hill Football Club President John Ure.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

Sam Mitchell -Interview & Article
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23210,00.html


With the medical room a lot quieter this pre-season, Sam Mitchell is confident Hawthorn will put up a much better showing this season.




http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23210,00.html
Hawthorn determined to bounce back after wretched 2009 season

January 22, 2010
Hawthorn captain Sam Mitchell says his players are desperate to avenge their shocking 2009 AFL season and reassert themselves as one of the top clubs.


The Hawks plummeted a long way after their 2008 premiership win, missing the finals last season when they finished ninth, including five losses in their last six games.


Mitchell said the Hawks were keen to show their true worth in 2010.
"We're not very happy with the way last season went and we probably have, just to ourselves if not anyone else, a few things to prove about which is the real Hawthorn,'' he said .



(If) we can play our game style successfully and follow the instructions of our coaches then we're going to be successful because we've got the talent,'' he said.

 

[mick]

From the 2010 AFL Prospectus:

"Mitchell won his second PCM last season as the club's B&F. It capped off another fine year for him as ranked in the top three for clearances in the competition for the 4th straight season. He found moire of the ball than ever before, toppin g 30 disposals in 13 games and finishing with 40 disposals on two other ocassions. He was taken out of the midfield during the year and was used across half back, a role he performed well as he set up many attacks from defence. As a result of his changed rold, he recorded more kicks than handballs for the first time in his career and won a career high 18% of his disposals in the defensive 50. He covered plenty of territory, ranking no1 at the club for inside 50s/ rebound 50s combined and second for score involvements. Mitchell ranked equal second in the league for disposals and equal third for clearances during the H&A fixture.

Fantasy freako says" A gun in both forms of the game. A must have:

 

[noosa hawk mad]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/89371/default.aspx

NAB Cup squads confirmed for first four games

NAB Cup

ROUND ONE, WEEK ONE

All times local

Friday February 12
West Coast v Essendon at Subiaco Oval, 5.45pm

Saturday February 13
Adelaide v Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium, 4.10pm
Hawthorn v Richmond at Aurora Stadium, 7.40pm

Sunday February 14
Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval, 4.40pm


HAWTHORN v RICHMOND
Hawthorn
2. Jarryd Roughead, 3. Jordan Lewis, 4. Rick Ladson, 5. Sam Mitchell, 6. Josh Gibson, 8. Xavier Ellis, 12. Brad Sewell, 13. Simon Taylor, 14. Grant Birchall, 15. Luke Hodge,[/B] 16. Beau Dowler, 17. Beau Muston, 18. Brent Guerra, 19. Jarryd Morton, 21. Shane Savage, 23. Lance Franklin, 25. Ryan Schoenmakers, 26. Liam Shiels, 27. Stephen Gilham, 28. Garry Moss, 29. Tom Murphy, 30. Campbell Brown, 31. Matthew Suckling, 36. Jordan Lisle, 39. Ben Statton, 42. Wayde Skipper, 43. Will Sierakowski, 45. Jarrod Kayler-Thomson, 47. Luke Bruest.

 

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[mick]

In his first hit out in anger for the year, the Hawthorn captain was best on ground against the hapless Tigers according to Champion Data.

Mitchell amassed 112 SC points, quite an achievement given that is not a standardised score and there were 10 minutes short of a full game. That performance would have earned closer to 150 supercoach points during the season.

Sam's dream team stats were also pretty good: 139 points. Resulting from 18 kicks, 21 handballs, 6 marks and 3 tackles.

From the TV it appeared that Mitchell carried on the role he had towards the end of last year and started off the half back flank. He also spent some considerable time in his traditional position as a pivot.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...-commit-to-hawks/story-e6frf9jf-1225862954571 Star trio Lance Franklin, Jarryd Roughead and Sam Mitchell commit to Hawks

Lance Franklin has signed a new three-year contract with Hawthorn. Source: HWT Image Library



HAWTHORN stars Lance Franklin, Jarryd Roughead and Sam Mitchell have slammed the door on the Gold Coast by signing new deals with the Hawks.

Franklin has signed a new three-year deal and Roughead has committed to the club for another four years.
Skipper Mitchell has extended his contract for two more years.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/sa...-1225870306199

Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge are brothers in arms

Luke Hodge, Alastair Clarkson and Sam Mitchell enjoy the spoils of the 2008 AFL premiership. Source: Herald Sun



SAM Mitchell and Luke Hodge would have shared the glory as Hawthorn premiership co-captains in 2008 had president Jeff Kennett not intervened.

Kennett yesterday revealed he single-handedly blocked the idea of the pair sharing the role.
The players and coaches supported a Mitchell-Hodge partnership after Richie Vandenberg retired at the end of 2007, but Kennett was the major hurdle when it went to the board to be signed off.
"I said while I am president of Hawthorn there will not be joint captains," Kennett said yesterday.
"It's always been my view you can only have one captain of the ship.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/captain-not-so-obvious/story-e6frf9jf-1225872303782

Captain not so obvious

Hawthorn captain Sam Mitchell. Source: Herald Sun



CAPTAINS are remembered for inspirational on-field acts. But there are many aspects to the job that aren't seen by most footy fans, yet they are just as important as picking which end to kick to after winning the toss.

• Mike Sheahan: Sam still the man at Hawthorn

Whether Hawthorn has made the right choice with Sam Mitchell as captain and Luke Hodge as vice-captain has created much debate.
But I don't think the Hawks will be worrying too much about it. They are both strong individuals who bleed for their club and understand that Hawthorn is bigger than they are.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/mitchell-played-with-broken-hand/story-e6frf9jf-1225888466372

Mitchell played with broken hand






HAWTHORN captain Sam Mitchell has been ruled out of Saturday's blockbuster against Geelong with a broken hand.




Mitchell broke a bone in his hand early in the last quarter of the dramatic win over the Western Bulldogs, yet kicked a crucial goal and effected several key smothers despite the pain.
He had surgery last night to repair the damage, having a plate and screws inserted.
But the club believes the surgery will give him a chance to return next week against the Brisbane Lions.

The Hawks are hopeful defenders Josh Gibson and Campbell Brown will return to the team this weekend.
Ruckman Simon Taylor is also a chance to return from a broken leg.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...from-broken-hand/story-e6frf9jf-1225890799727Hawthorn captain Sam Mitchell could make quick return from broken hand







HAWTHORN skipper Sam Mitchell could make an early return from a broken hand for Saturday's clash against Brisbane in Launceston.

Mitchell had a plate inserted after playing the final quarter with the injury in the Hawks' gallant win over the Western Bulldogs in Round 14.
Forward Jarryd Roughead said today he expected Mitchell to be a positive addition to the line-up for their match at Aurora Stadium.
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[mick]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/mitchell-could-be-back-to-face-lions-20100712-107lk.html

Sam may be back for Lions.

 

[RustyHawk]

Sam Mitchell stepped down as Hawthorn Captain after 3 years including a Premiership at end of the 2010 season.

Hawks Captain Luke Hodge​

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4742/newsid/103625/default.aspx

8:32 PM Sat 02 Oct, 2010

"Announced by out-going captain Sam Mitchell on the night Hodge took out the Peter Crimmins Medal at the Crown Palladium, Saturday evening.

Mitchell, who has captained the Hawks over the past three seasons, including a premiership in 2008, handed over the captaincy to Hodge in a speech at the beginning of the awards."

 

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Round 1 2011 Crows V Hawks AAMI Sat 26th March

Fantastic effort by Sam, in the best three for the Hawks and worked hard to be the games highest possession winner.
Tired near the end (as did almost all of the Hawks). One of the players who really gave a great effort.

Sam's stats were:
18 Kicks, 20 handpasses, 4 marks, 5 tackles. He received 0 freekicks and had 1 awarded against him.

 

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Round 2 2011 Hawks V Demons MCG Sun 3rd April

Stats:
19 Kicks, 11 handpasses, 4 marks, 4 tackles. He received 3 freekicks and had 0 awarded against him.

 

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Round 3 2011 Hawks V Tigers MCG Sat 9th April

Sam was a late withdrawal from the team. Looking forward to seeing him back next week against West Coast.

 

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Round 4 2011 Hawks V Eagles Aurora Sat 16th April

Stats:
24 Kicks, 13 handpasses, 6 marks, 3 tackles. He received 1 freekick and had 0 awarded against him.

Round 5 2011 Hawks V Cats MCG Tue 26th April

Stats:
19 Kicks, 10 handpasses, 4 marks, 7 tackles. He received 2 freekicks and had 2 awarded against him. He kicked 1 point.

 

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Round 7 2011 Hawks V Power AAMI Fri 6th May

Stats:
17 Kicks, 14 handpasses, 7 marks, 3 tackles. He received 1 freekick and had 3 awarded against him. He kicked 1 goal.

 

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Round 8 2011 Hawks V Saints MCG Sun 15th May

Stats:
10 Kicks, 13 handpasses, 1 mark, 2 tackles. He received 2 freekicks and had 3 awarded against him.

 

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Round 9 2011 Hawks V Swans SCG Sun 22nd May

Stats:
19 Kicks, 9 handpasses, 1 marks, 1 tackles. He received 0 freekicks and had 1 awarded against him.

 

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Round 10 2011 Hawks V Bulldogs Etihad Sun 29th May

Stats:
14 Kicks, 10 handpasses, 7 marks, 3 tackles. He received 2 freekicks and had 2 awarded against him. He kicked 2 goals.

 

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Round 11 2011 Hawks V Dockers MCG Sun 5th June

Stats:
20 Kicks, 11 handpasses, 5 marks, 7 tackles. He received 1 freekick and had 1 awarded against him. He kicked 1 goal.

 

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Round 12 2011 Hawks V Cats MCG Sat 11th June

Stats:
21 Kicks, 17 handpasses, 4 marks, 2 tackles. He received 2 freekicks and had 3 awarded against him.

 

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Round 13 2011 Hawks V Suns Aurora Sat 18th June

Stats:
23 Kicks, 15 handpasses, 8 marks, 3 tackles. He received 3 freekicks and had 2 awarded against him.