Player Watch Tom Mitchell (Delisted 2025)

[BillyElliott]

Pendles obviously has smarts and not just on the footy field.
I see he's already in the wine business

He's stated he wants to coach when he finishes up playing.

 

[rand corp]

Would likely mean Mitchell can focus less on being the anchor defensively and more on hunting the ball inside, feeding the likes of Sidebottom, Daicos, De Goey etc

Long can be the sweeper and stop offensive thrusts out the front, Mitchell as the in and under and Daicos would be a good trio to have in there. De Goey, Sidebottom and others rotating with dynamic tendencies and skill.

I like it

 

[bunter]

What an insightful reply

I thought titch went ok in the GF, was a factor. Can’t really factor him in just now in this current team. The bloke is a premiership player and Brownlow medallist FFS. don’t count him out.

 

[gerryg400]

Am sure we all have our favourites, I know who I least want to go but some of them will have to and it will be heartbreaking and not just for them.

It’s slightly less heartbreaking because they have recent success. ‘23 will help a lot.

 

[Drought Break]

Prob not that soon. He apparantely wants to travel, then coach at a variety different clubs and experiences.
May come back in 5+ years. Could be longer

That would be the go.

 

[jmac70]

Surely it’s time for Tom to return to the senior side.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

I think people forget how poor Mitchell was before his injury, game looked like it had gone past him. Even in 2023 up until finals he was slow and clumsy. The same people wanting him back into the team are probably the same people who wanted him dropped at the start of last year.

Only way he gets into the team is if Long get injured.

Mitchell or Sullivan

 

[AmericanMustard]

Mitchell or Sullivan

Sullivan. I see no reason to think the game hasn’t gone past a player like Mitchell at his age

If I’m wrong, perfect. He will be a 2x premiership player!

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Mitchell or Sullivan

This week why not both considering Shultz is out

For me it’s Mitchell or Hayes.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

Sullivan. I see no reason to think the game hasn’t gone past a player like Mitchell at his age

If I’m wrong, perfect. He will be a 2x premiership player!

Just like it went past Pendlebury and Sidebottom.
Don't see why we don't give Mitchell a chance to prove himself. His 2023 form was better than a large portion of our team. He should at least get a chance.

 

[granniewolf]

Just like it went past Pendlebury and Sidebottom.
Don't see why we don't give Mitchell a chance to prove himself. His 2023 form was better than a large portion of our team. He should at least get a chance.

That's almost 2 years ago, a lot can change in 2 years.

 

[jathanas]

Just like it went past Pendlebury and Sidebottom.
Don't see why we don't give Mitchell a chance to prove himself. His 2023 form was better than a large portion of our team. He should at least get a chance.

Agreed. If the guy has earned his spot, play him.

I don't see Ned and Titch as mutually exclusive.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

That's almost 2 years ago, a lot can change in 2 years.

Sometimes and sometimes not. But we will find out when he is given a chance at AFL level.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

That's almost 2 years ago, a lot can change in 2 years.

Mitchell isn’t the problem. Fully fit he has plenty to give and no reason to think he can’t return to an injury free period. He’s been pretty durable over the years.

The problem for Mitchell is Colllingwood…… bloody hard side to crack into and sooner or later opportunities need to be be given to the next generation.

He’s ready to come back so selection this week will give an indication of which way the club is leaning. But no better time like the present in my view to provide development opportunities to the likes of Parker DeMattia Hayes etc when senior players go out with injury. it’s starting to pay dividends with Allen.

 

[granniewolf]

Mitchell isn’t the problem. Fully fit he has plenty to give and no reason to think he can’t return to an injury free period. He’s been pretty durable over the years.

The problem for Mitchell is Colllingwood…… bloody hard side to crack into and sooner or later opportunities need to be be given to the next generation.

He’s ready to come back so selection this week will give an indication of which way the club is leaning. But no better time like the present in my view to provide development opportunities to the likes of Parker DeMattia Hayes etc when senior players go out with injury. it’s starting to pay dividends with Allen.

Agree, the next generation needs to get experienced in the senior side.
It was interesting listening to the VFL coach re Mitchell's leadership in the side . Maybe he's needed more doing that than playing in the senior side. Don't suppose he would agree.

 

[ClaytonM]

Not sure there is a burning need to bring him back right now. Depends what your priority is. Do you want to keep getting games into less experienced players like Sullivan, Hayes and Allen, or do you want to see how/if a Mitchell/Long combo is the right mix?

His form would probably warrant promotion but the team is flying so no real need to do it. It should come down to their plans for the end of the year which is a terrific place for club to be in.

 

[pablo disco bar]

Need to get games into Mitchell as well as the youngsters .

His been out 12 months and will require a few games to get upto speed and touch in the afl side

 

[Scud2]

I’d like to bring him back as sub next Monday

 

[Magpie Since 1986]

Just play him

 

[Pistol Night]

He’s got no hair now. It’s Sidey II

 

[cfc19902010]

Tom has to come back soon
Will add even more grunt and smarts
In for Sullivan

 

[Pistol Night]

Tom has to come back soon
Will add even more grunt and smarts
In for Sullivan

Yeah Tommy can push forward and hit the scoreboard pretty well too

 

[jathanas]

Agree, the next generation needs to get experienced in the senior side.
It was interesting listening to the VFL coach re Mitchell's leadership in the side . Maybe he's needed more doing that than playing in the senior side. Don't suppose he would agree.

Very likely, he would disagree.

He has put himself through a long rehab stint. Playing senior footy would have been the driving force, more so now that we're flag favourites.

If his body is good to go, he'll be an advantage in September, as will JDG. I'm thrilled that the club will face these selection decisions.

 

[jathanas]

Yeah Tommy can push forward and hit the scoreboard pretty well too

I'd rather his kicks for goal sail through the middle of the big sticks.

Booooom tish.

* Will see myself out

 

[Soups]

Massive luxury getting Tom back. Even if he can’t make the side later in the year with a run to the finals, he’s the perfect person to have teaching our youngsters in the VFL.