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"I am surprised myself," Mitchell said after training on Thursday. "Over the course of the first two years I lost a lot of confidence and self-belief. I think the coaches really drilled that into me. They told me I have a lot of talent and the ability to play AFL. It eventually showed in some of the practice matches. I wasn't outstanding but I was getting my job done and building my confidence."'I am surprised': Exciting young Hawk spreading his wings
Seamus Mitchell is starting to find his feet in another boost for Hawthornwww.afl.com.au
Even before he was drafted, Mitchell was forced to do it the hard way. When he was cut from the Bendigo Pioneers program at the start of his bottom-age season, he went back to Robinvale Euston and performed so well against grown men that the door eventually swung back open in the Coates Talent League."I am surprised myself," Mitchell said after training on Thursday. "Over the course of the first two years I lost a lot of confidence and self-belief. I think the coaches really drilled that into me. They told me I have a lot of talent and the ability to play AFL. It eventually showed in some of the practice matches. I wasn't outstanding but I was getting my job done and building my confidence."
"I'd actually never really played half-back until a few times last year, so I didn't really know I had it in me," he said. "I am surprised with my form and that I've been able to hold my spot and find that consistency."
Mitchell is close to finalising a contract extension that will underline the dramatic turnaround he has produced in the past couple of months, a turnaround that not many saw coming, including himself.
"I think I can (make a career of this). The confidence I've got from this year has been massive. I can't be satisfied with where I'm at, I've just got to continue to improve and get better over the next year or two and not be happy with where I'm at. Just got to keep getting better."
The selectors are the same as the AA selectors.What does Shammy have to do to get a rising star nomination. Pedlar gets a nom for a 11 poss game and 2 goals against North. Becoming laughable now.
Pedlar got a body of work nom, which Seamus deserves too.What does Shammy have to do to get a rising star nomination. Pedlar gets a nom for a 11 poss game and 2 goals against North. Becoming laughable now.
there aren't very many rookies getting games that haven't already won it. im fairly sure he'll get one soon if he keeps putting up 15-20 possession gamesPedlar got a body of work nom, which Seamus deserves too.
I fear he won’t get it though, because small defenders aren’t sexy.
What does Shammy have to do to get a rising star nomination. Pedlar gets a nom for a 11 poss game and 2 goals against North. Becoming laughable now.
Perfect length I reckon. Considering his injury history and the fact he's only played 10 games so far it would be silly to do more than 2 years at this point.Not long enough
And if his about to go to a new level, 3 years should of been the minimumPerfect length I reckon. Considering his injury history and the fact he's only played 10 games so far it would be silly to do more than 2 years at this point.
Nothing stopping the club offering a further extension during next season when it's clear he's over the injury woes.
Agree. Will be a star.And if his about to go to a new level, 3 years should of been the minimum
Like I said, nothing stopping the club from offering a further extension next year. Anything more than 2 years is pretty risky for a player who has spent more time in rehab than on the field.And if his about to go to a new level, 3 years should of been the minimum
Going to have to disagree here, if I was the 18 other clubs in 2024 I will be offering a huge contract for seamus which just open up future challenges, essentially this time next year he is already considering next steps instead of atleast a years grace.Like I said, nothing stopping the club from offering a further extension next year. Anything more than 2 years is pretty risky for a player who has spent more time in rehab than on the field.
Agree. Will be a star.