Toast Welcome Tom Mitchell

[TonyT]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

I think it makes perfect sense. Although it sucks that we had to pay over the odds, if the question were put to you: 'How much would you pay to select David Swallow at pick 21 in 2010?', you'd get out your cheque book.

We offered 2 first round draft picks to Richmond for the chance to get Martin. In a compromised draft a potential 100-200 game first rounder is worth it's weight in gold. Obviously millions in the swans' eyes.

Where the risk comes in is if this squeezes someone like Hannebery out of the salary cap in 3 years. Hopefully not.

 

[YorshireSwan]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

I have all the confidence in the world in our management that this is something that they would have done all the homework needed to ensure that they havent comprimised our list management for years to come, one thing the Swans are is a professional outfit both on and off the field

 

[BarneyBent]

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What do we think the chances are of seeing him line up for a couple of reserves games as a toppy this year?

 

[Riders of Rohan]

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Very possible during school holidays, apart from then you can't reasonably expect him to.

 

[Riders of Rohan]

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A quote here from Mummy about Mitchell in a recent article featuring Mummy and Moore on the swans website here:http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/108984/default.aspx

JM: Who’s impressed you the most this year?

SM: Well, we’ll start with the young blokes. I think Tommy Mitchell when he was up here training with us, his work ethic is absolutely unbelievable for a bloke his age. Because he was sort of injured a little bit, he was training with me down in the dungeon and he really pushes himself down there, so from what I’ve seen of him out on the track he is going to be an absolutely amazing little footballer.

Looking good so far, can't wait to see him in the carnival.

 

[RUNVS]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

A quote here from Mummy about Mitchell in a recent article featuring Mummy and Moore on the swans website here:http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/108984/default.aspx



Looking good so far, can't wait to see him in the carnival.

I know getting my hopes up is stupid but in my mind in 5 years time Tom Mitchell is going to be considered one of the best midfielders in the AFL.

 

[legend166]

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I liked Moore's comment after that part.

 

[Riders of Rohan]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

Has he started playing this year? Would love an update.

 

[swansfan51]

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Has he started playing this year? Would love an update.

Hasn't really played for almost a year but is working hard to get back into full fitness

 

[Riders of Rohan]

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I noticed on AFL Teams that there is a Mitchell playing for Claremont this week in the foxtel cup, it wouldn't be Tom would it?

 

[RUNVS]

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I noticed on AFL Teams that there is a Mitchell playing for Claremont this week in the foxtel cup, it wouldn't be Tom would it?

I noticed that as well but i thought i heard them say it was Barry Mitchell but that surely can't be possible given that Barry is currently 45 years old.

 

[RUNVS]

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I just looked it up and Claremont have a player called Kane Mitchell so odds are the Mitchell in that team wasn't Tom.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/wafl/9209468/tigers-dig-in-to-beat-subi/


Last i heard Tom was still injured and has been injured for quite some time. I hope he recovers soon and starts playing again. I also hope it isn't the type of injury that is going to keep causing problems for him in the future.

 

[swansfan51]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

Tom is not playing at that level yet, if he was fully fit he might be able to push for senior selection later in the year but Claremont is a very strong side. It is pretty rare for bottom aged draftees to be playing in the WAFL seniors, David Swallow/Stephen Coniglio are rare exceptions, not the rule

 

[strauchanie59]

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Any news on how this kid is going?

 

[grimlock]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

Didn't play in the WA U18s against NT on the weekend but is part of the WA squad for the carnival. Is he still injured?

 

[BarneyBent]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

Didn't play in the WA U18s against NT on the weekend but is part of the WA squad for the carnival. Is he still injured?

You'd think he is either injured but close to a return, or just back from injury and underdone, given he's been selected for the squad.

 

[swansfan51]

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He is pretty much still recovering from injury and has close to zero match fitness. The WA squad is pretty strong but the coach has said he intends to give Tom gametime if he is available in a few weeks

 

[RUNVS]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

He is pretty much still recovering from injury and has close to zero match fitness. The WA squad is pretty strong but the coach has said he intends to give Tom gametime if he is available in a few weeks

I really hope he is available for the game they broadcast on Foxsports in July. I really want to watch that game and see how he goes.

 

[Danair]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

I really hope he is available for the game they broadcast on Foxsports in July. I really want to watch that game and see how he goes.

Saw a very small amount of footage of him in the NAB under 18 preview, reminded me a bit of Trent Cotchin.

 

[RUNVS]

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Saw a very small amount of footage of him in the NAB under 18 preview, reminded me a bit of Trent Cotchin.

Bugger Trent Cotchin. In my mind Tom Mitchell is going to be in Gary Ablett Jnr's league in terms of pure talent

 

[strauchanie59]

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Anyone else gonna head down to the Under 18s at Blacktown Olympic this Saturday?

Game 1 at 10:45 is QLD vs SA ( I think)
Game 2: 2:45 is NSW vs Vic Metro (good game)

EDIT: If he wasn't a FS pick, where would he be selected?

 

[bedford]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

Bugger Trent Cotchin. In my mind Tom Mitchell is going to be in Gary Ablett Jnr's league in terms of pure talent

If he's as good as Cotchin i would be very happy

 

[bedford]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

Anyone else gonna head down to the Under 18s at Blacktown Olympic this Saturday?

Game 1 at 10:45 is QLD vs SA ( I think)
Game 2: 2:45 is NSW vs Vic Metro (good game)

EDIT: If he wasn't a FS pick, where would he be selected?

Game 2 will be a 100pt defeat

 

[liz]

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If he's as good as Cotchin i would be very happy

Agreed. Cotchin is a gun. Hopefully Mitchell is getting his injuries out of the way now.

 

[swansfan51]

Re: Mitchell gets a headstart

Anyone else gonna head down to the Under 18s at Blacktown Olympic this Saturday?

Game 1 at 10:45 is QLD vs SA ( I think)
Game 2: 2:45 is NSW vs Vic Metro (good game)

EDIT: If he wasn't a FS pick, where would he be selected?

He is not in Trent Cotchin's league. Before injury I rated him about the same as Reece Conca, but he is not the same type of player.