Player Watch Mitch Podhajski

[yeah man]

Quite refreshing to hear a new player come in and speak like an intelligent adult with some life experience, isn't it? Which is clearly what he is.

Gee I want him to make it. These are my absolute favourite stories in footy.

Good call, signals he's capable of genuine reflection and can assess his own abilities and limitations, and consciously improve on them. Seems like a hard worker. Even went into the meeting with a notebook and pen.

 

[No SPIN]

I’m so happy for him but holy moly what a great response to Fly’s question.

“Rightly or wrongly if you pick me this week I’ll come in feeling confident”.

“Others haven’t had to works as hard as you”. - what a fantastic pump up and acknowledgement by Fly, of Pods journey.

We really do have a great Coach.

 

[Chunky Steak]

Good call, signals he's capable of genuine reflection and can assess his own abilities and limitations, and consciously improve on them. Seems like a hard worker. Even went into the meeting with a notebook and pen.

Yes, loved seeing that too. Leaving no stone unturned and is bringing his attitude as a professional to his role at the club.

 

[Shade]

Holy shit lmao this club is flying picking a bloke just nine days after drafting him.

I think it speaks volumes as to where the club might think they are at.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Holy shit lmao this club is flying picking a bloke just nine days after drafting him.

I think it speaks volumes as to where the club might think they are at.

Hell yeah. That’s the spirit!

 

[JuniorB]

A good news story.
He had 6 scoring shots on his Collingwood VFL debut in a team that got soundly beaten.
Go well Pods!
I hope you kick a bag.

 

[riddick78]

I really love seeing some of these older players finally getting a chance to live their dream.

It's so good.

 

[Mofra]

Holy shit lmao this club is flying picking a bloke just nine days after drafting him.

I think it speaks volumes as to where the club might think they are at.

Got a good look at him last week with the Footscray vs Pies VFL game - he's ready to go. Double & triple leads which a player has to do at AFL level.

Good luck to the guy, always good to hear about guys finally getting a chance via a non-traditional pathway.

 

[legendstatus]

Sort of player that has a knack for just scoring, doesn't need a lot of touches but will regular score 2-3 goals a game

 

[yeah man]

Holy shit lmao this club is flying picking a bloke just nine days after drafting him.

I think it speaks volumes as to where the club might think they are at.

misleading profile picture

 

[stormskye]

Holy shit lmao this club is flying picking a bloke just nine days after drafting him.

I think it speaks volumes as to where the club might think they are at.

The crows just did the same. Basket case as well I guess

 

[Kirby]

I see a quiet 6 goals up to 3 quarter time, then he gets the chance to ease down in the last and enjoy the atmosphere from a 90,000 strong crowd.

 

[jathanas]

Quite refreshing to hear a new player come in and speak like an intelligent adult with some life experience, isn't it? Which is clearly what he is.

Gee I want him to make it. These are my absolute favourite stories in footy.

Checkers' introduction to the seniors was also a Hail Mary

Brody became a premiership forward.

This is a passing of the guard (of sorts).

I want both of them to do well, and a Collingwood win.

 

[pablo disco bar]

Should of played against dogs...what difference did 1 week make ?

Just playing him

 

[stormskye]

Should of played against dogs...what difference did 1 week make ?

Just playing him

At least learning our system slightly Pabs? To be fair it’s a big ask playing him this week

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Third debutant this season. Congrats Pod

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

I’m so happy for him but holy moly what a great response to Fly’s question.

“Rightly or wrongly if you pick me this week I’ll come in feeling confident”.

That response indicates a level of maturity that will serve him well. I hope he enjoys the experience and plays to the best of his abilities.

 

[Rorzza]

Yeah IMO the club did the right thing giving Pod's a little time to settle in and debut this week. One training session is hardly enough, the VFL game on the weekend would have given the coaches the opportunity to see where Pod's is at.

 

[Harry O]

Will be watching closely how he gets separation on his opponent on Monday
Leg speed seems a bit of an issue for him. Will his footy smarts outweigh that?
Be a good watch

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

Will be watching closely how he gets separation on his opponent on Monday
Leg speed seems a bit of an issue for him. Will his footy smarts outweigh that?
Be a good watch

High Footy IQ beats raw pace alone. Ginnivan is a perfect example.

 

[Ted Parker]

Original Draft profile ~

Mitchell Podhajski Draft Profile

DRAFT ANALYSIS: "A third tall rebounding defender who has has great agility and a really realiable kick."

central.rookieme.com

MSD profile ~
PICK 17. COLLINGWOOD

Mitchell Podhajski (Coburg)
Tall Forward | 191cm | 04/01/1999

A great story of persistence, Podhajski is the oldest midseason draftee this year. The 27-year-old is an extremely versatile tall, measuring up at just under genuine key position height but more than holding his own aerially. He has most recently shone as a forward, booting 26 goals in just seven VFL games this year. He has been a mainstay for Coburg since coming out of the Calder Cannons program and will surely be in Collingwood’s immediate plans. He’s in great touch.

 

[Granit1962]

“if you pick me I am ready” Well said Pods

 

[unplugged]

Someone tell me how you say his name?

I mean, I'm gonna call him Pods all the time, but it'll be good to know.

Also hoping he gets his notepad out and marks down his goal once he kicks one.

 

[Eastern Magpie]

Someone tell me how you say his name?

I mean, I'm gonna call him Pods all the time, but it'll be good to know.

Also hoping he gets his notepad out and marks down his goal once he kicks one.

The newest Magpie worked next door to his teammates, but they didn't know it

Mitch Podhajski went from podiatrist to Magpie when Collingwood swooped on him in the Telstra AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

Podhajski (pronounced pa-dah-ski)

 

[Ted Parker]

After seven seasons in the VFL, we saw our #8, 2001 rookie draft, JPod ultimately go to Geelong in 2010 and finished his 104 game, 195 goals career at Adelaide in 2015.
We can hope MPod turns out as good.