Seamus Mitchell

Seamus Mitchell (born 3 July 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer who most recently plays with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Seamus Mitchell
Personal information
Full name Seamus Mitchell
Date of birth (2002-07-03) 3 July 2002
Original team(s) Robinvale, Bendigo Pioneers
Draft No. 29, 2020 national draft
Debut Round 5, 2023, Hawthorn vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Norwood Oval, Adelaide
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) General Defender
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 40
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021– Hawthorn 14 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023.

Early career

Seamus Mitchell grew up at Robinvale, Victoria, He was later invited to play with the Bendigo Pioneers, the area's state under 18 side the competes in the NAB cup. [1]

AFL career

Mitchell was Hawthorn second draft pick of the 2020 AFL draft, the club used pick 29. He arrived at the club with an injury cloud. He had had an operation on his ankle and it delayed his development as he had no pre-season training. He managed to get fit in time to play for Box Hill Hawks in round 16 of the 2021 season. His 2022 season was over early with ankle and shoulder surgeries.[2] He was delisted at the end of 2022 [3] but was given a lifeline by being rookied with pick 6 of the rookie draft.[4] He made his debut in round 5, 2023 against Greater Western Sydney at Norwood Oval. [5]

Twelve weeks later he received a rising star nomination after a spate of impressive performances out of the backline.[6]

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2023.[7]

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
2021Hawthorn40 00
2022Hawthorn40 00
2023Hawthorn40 140113110223366250.00.19.47.316.64.71.80
Career 140113110223366250.00.19.47.316.64.71.80

Honours and achievements

Individual

References


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