Player Watch Tom Mitchell (Delisted 2025)

[Dtennent94]

No rush with old wombat.

If he comes good within the next month and lessens the load on our team through winter and into finals, that’s a win.

Also provides competition for spots and lifts training standards.

Nice leadership for the VFL while he’s there, too.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

 

[901023]

That equates to 28.68 consumed water bottles, in each game! That's a lot!

 

[Fat Jesus]

Crazy stat bro.

 

[901023]

Crazy stat bro.

It's Crazy bro. They call him the Statistician.

 

[Mollythedolly]

Naicos is around 2200 after only 75 games so a good chance he’ll usurp Mitchell’s mantle.

 

[TW Sherrin]

Naicos is around 2200 after only 75 games so a good chance he’ll usurp Mitchell’s mantle.

2293 from 79 games.

 

[gouki88]

2293 from 79 games.

So on track for ~2900 in his first 100. If he averages 34 touches for his next 21 games (which won't happen) he'd crack 3000

 

[Kes1984]

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[rand corp]

As they say in the classics,.......ease him in after the bye

 

[Magpie Since 1986]

Youd think supporters of our club of all teams wouldn't be so quick to write off players as too old and slow

 

[Matrix10]

Youd think supporters of our club of all teams wouldn't be so quick to write off players as too old and slow

Absolutely, 2023 Tom Mitchell final series was immense , has Long covered in every facet on that form , question remains , can he get back to that form ? Going to be an interesting watch . the guy is a ball magnet freak , he compensates for his lack of leg speed with footy smarts and great lateral movements and deft sidestep. Come on Tommy gun .. one more flag for you little champ

 

[Kes1984]

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Does anyone have any information on how long he played in his first couple of VFL games back?

Watched and thought he looked okay, same tough side but probably didn’t use it as well as he would have wanted to. (Last week).

Had 10 disposals 7 contested at 100% with six clearances in I believe it was a half of a game? Against the Bullants.

104 fantasy 21 disposals 12 contested 13 tackles 3 clearances at 52% against GWS.

If anyone else has any information on how he’s going that would be appreciated

 

[gouki88]

Does anyone have any information on how long he played in his first couple of VFL games back?

Watched and thought he looked okay, same tough side but probably didn’t use it as well as he would have wanted to. (Last week).

Had 10 disposals 7 contested at 100% with six clearances in I believe it was a half of a game? Against the Bullants.

104 fantasy 21 disposals 12 contested 13 tackles 3 clearances at 52% against GWS.

If anyone else has any information on how he’s going that would be appreciated

He only played a half in his return game against the Bullants.

Against GWS, he played in each quarter, but looked to be on the bench more frequently than other midfielders. Speculating, maybe 75% of his usual TOG?

 

[Dewyyyyy]

He only played a half in his return game against the Bullants.

Against GWS, he played in each quarter, but looked to be on the bench more frequently than other midfielders. Speculating, maybe 75% of his usual TOG?

Not sure how to take how far along he is since he’s been out for so long, hopefully not long until he can build some form back however. Definitely a useful option still.

 

[gouki88]

Not sure how to take how far along he is since he’s been out for so long, hopefully not long until he can build some form back however. Definitely a useful option still.

Definitely looked more at home in the 2nd game. Watching up close at the ground and his hands in close are so many levels above the other VFL players it was absurd. The speed he collects the footy and fires it off by hand to someone in space is still really good.

Given some of our ancient players I'm sure he'll get a run at some stage. He'll work his tail off to do so

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Definitely looked more at home in the 2nd game. Watching up close at the ground and his hands in close are so many levels above the other VFL players it was absurd. The speed he collects the footy and fires it off by hand to someone in space is still really good.

Given some of our ancient players I'm sure he'll get a run at some stage. He'll work his tail off to do so

Has a superb workrate and work ethic which I’ve always liked about him.

Noticed he was often too quick for his teammates which caused them to fumble or force a hack kick. Those quick handballs out from under packs are still invaluable to the class around, he still has his Tackling, contested side, cleanliness, handskills and workrate.

Plenty for the Pies to think about but you’d have to think he would get a chance and then whether or not he takes it and cements a spot is up to him. Could play another role in a big game like the grandfinal a couple years ago.

 

[PowerfulPies2023]

Ball magnets good watch

 

[sr36]

Has a superb workrate and work ethic which I’ve always liked about him.

Noticed he was often too quick for his teammates which caused them to fumble or force a hack kick. Those quick handballs out from under packs are still invaluable to the class around, he still has his Tackling, contested side, cleanliness, handskills and workrate.

Plenty for the Pies to think about but you’d have to think he would get a chance and then whether or not he takes it and cements a spot is up to him. Could play another role in a big game like the grandfinal a couple years ago.

Yep. Assuming he stays healthy, he'll play games in the second half of the year. Spots in our midfield are tight, but if he plays well enough he'll play in Sept.

 

[Pistol Night]

Yep. Assuming he stays healthy, he'll play games in the second half of the year. Spots in our midfield are tight, but if he plays well enough he'll play in Sept.

I think we’ve forgotten how important he is once finals and contested footy rolls around

 

[sr36]

I think we’ve forgotten how important he is once finals and contested footy rolls around

He was so important in September 2023. If we're fit in September, there will be a couple, or even a few, hard luck stories. At this stage, it's anyone's guess who it'll be.

 

[Dtennent94]

He was so important in September 2023. If we're fit in September, there will be a couple, or even a few, hard luck stories. At this stage, it's anyone's guess who it'll be.

Hopefully the boys can all see the pressure for spots and that’s making them work extra hard knowing what’s potentially at stake.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Shows how well we are going when we are questioning whether a 30? Year old premiership hero and Brownlow medallist can be best 22