Mitchell White (footballer, born 1973)

Mitchell Charles White (born 28 March 1973) is a former Australian rules football player who played for West Coast and Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL). In 1992, White won a premiership with West Coast in just his second season of AFL football.

Mitchell White
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-03-28) 28 March 1973
Original team(s) Subiaco
Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1991–2000 West Coast 151 (103)
2001–2003 Geelong 023 0(21)
Total 174 (124)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2003.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

White spent his early years playing rugby league and did not play competitive Australian rules football until his teenage years. By the age of 17, White was playing senior football for Subiaco in the West Australian Football League.

Football career

West Coast (1991–2000)

Along with Glen Jakovich, White was a priority draft choice from Western Australia in 1990. He played just two games for West Coast in 1991 then advanced to be part of the Eagles' 1992 premiership side. A severe groin injury wrecked White's 1993 season and most of 1994. While not a big marking player, White was very mobile with had strong hands and was considered to be a key performer by other clubs.

In 1996, White switched to the centre half-forward position after playing his entire career to date as a defender. The move paid dividends, with White kicking 37 goals to lead the Eagles' season tally and earn himself a place in the 1996 All-Australian team. Early in 1997, White injured his knee, which sidelined him for the year. White was elevated to vice-captaincy in 2000, but was traded at the end of the year.

Geelong (2001–2003)

White moved to Geelong for the 2001 season and was an effective forward, averaging a goal a game. However, he only managed seven games in the next two seasons, which signalled his retirement. During his time at Kardinia Park, White won a Victorian Football League premiership for the Geelong reserves in 2002.

Statistics
[1]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
1991 West Coast 4720015722630.00.07.53.511.03.01.50
1992† West Coast 3122421518023153260.20.16.93.610.52.41.20
1993 West Coast 12201915611126768270.10.57.85.613.43.41.40
1994 West Coast 126304814622190.50.08.02.310.33.51.50
1995 West Coast 122322179134313102300.10.17.85.813.64.41.31
1996 West Coast 12233715262133395143291.60.711.45.817.26.21.36
1997 West Coast 125434227691860.80.68.45.413.83.61.20
1998 West Coast 121411101185917757140.80.78.44.212.64.11.00
1999 West Coast 12242914241144385131131.20.610.06.016.05.50.50
2000 West Coast 1212125815413545101.00.46.84.511.33.80.80
2001 Geelong 191616121168720378221.00.87.35.412.74.91.40
2002 Geelong 1952333185114130.40.66.63.610.22.82.60
2003 Geelong 1923013215811.50.06.51.07.54.00.50
Career 174 124 75 1455 870 2325 744 203 0.7 0.4 8.4 5.0 13.4 4.3 1.2 7

References
  • "Player profile". West Coast Eagles. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012.
  1. Mitchell White's player profile at AFL Tables
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