Player Watch #14 Callum Mills (c)

[Kennedy Parker]

Callum Mills

Callum Mills

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Callum Mills

Age

27

Ht

188cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

18.4

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

6.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

3.4

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

17.0

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

1.2

4star

is one of the best young players in the AFL. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy graduate won the 2016 AFL Rising Star award and was selected in the AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 team in three of his four eligible years. Mills is a small defender with uncompromising courage who’s also capable of shifting through the midfield. The New South Welshman was elevated to Sydney’s leadership group during the 2018 pre-season at the age of just 21, and he’s now a member of a five-man leadership panel alongside co-captains Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker

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Luke Parker

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

and Dane Rampe

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Dane Rampe

Age

34

Ht

187cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

2.5

4star

MG

358.8

5star

D

14.1

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.1

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

284.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

, as well as Lance Franklin.

Callum Mills

14

Callum Mills

Age

27

Ht

188cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

18.4

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

6.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

3.4

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

17.0

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

1.2

4star

DOB: 02 April 1997
DEBUT: 2016
DRAFT: #3, 2015 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: North Shore (NSW)

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[Heeney2Franklin]

No one is doubting his ability as a player its just there is a lot of IF's about how much he can contribute if anything at all.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

He should have come back through the reserves but the past is the past.

As others have noted, he contributed meaningfully in defence in the last quarter and our defence has been as shaky as all heck. For the first time, he can start on merit since coming back.

However, if he starts again on a wing / in the mids again, I’ll more than a little perplexed. Mills can think about mids next year after a proper pre-season.

 

[ShireSwan]

People are getting a bit too stuck into him for my liking.

He’s our captain and he’s been out of action for months. He’s rusty but his love for his club is so clear. He will get his mojo back soon and then another rest just before our push for a prelim and a grand final will come right at the best time.

I’d bet he’ll have a blinder of a prelim if we make it that far.


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MY love for the club I've supported for 40 years is clear. Should I get a game?
193 cm & 98 kg, can put the frighteners on a few peahearts in the opposition & I guarantee you I'm getting more clearances than Mills if selected. Though I might be limited to 20% ToG and then dropping dead in getting them.

Actually forget it, if I'm going to die for the Swans make it at the SCG or MCG, nobody wants to die at Marvel.
Call me Horse.

 

[ashep]

He should have come back through the reserves but the past is the past.

As others have noted, he contributed meaningfully in defence in the last quarter and our defence has been as shaky as all heck. For the first time, he can start on merit since coming back.

However, if he starts again on a wing / in the mids again, I’ll more than a little perplexed. Mills can think about mids next year after a proper pre-season.

You've nailed it here. Had a purple patch in the midfield in 2022, but his bones were made in the backline and that's where he can best contribute to this side.

Looked instantly more comfortable in the 4th when he went back.

Come back fitter and stronger next season and let's see.

 

[Jewelsbon]

You've nailed it here. Had a purple patch in the midfield in 2022, but his bones were made in the backline and that's where he can best contribute to this side.

Looked instantly more comfortable in the 4th when he went back.

Come back fitter and stronger next season and let's see.

Yep, Mills back and Parks mid

 

[Wazowski]

For mine, he was one the top 10 mids in the competition a few years back - I see his potential upside over the next 6 weeks as one of our best assets right now.

For yours giantsully

 

[Adnico26Parker]

What Horse said:

On Callum Mills’ form

“It’s to be expected. No matter how good a player you are, it's a tough game to play. He's still got an enormous presence in our team without necessarily having to do it through kicks, marks and handballs. He's still a vital member of our team and the way he leads the team is so critical. He sees the game so well. He gets stuff done.”

 

[Kiama Chris]

What Horse said:

On Callum Mills’ form

“It’s to be expected. No matter how good a player you are, it's a tough game to play. He's still got an enormous presence in our team without necessarily having to do it through kicks, marks and handballs. He's still a vital member of our team and the way he leads the team is so critical. He sees the game so well. He gets stuff done.”

I really hope Horse bites the bullet and plays him mostly off half back for at least the next two games. His last quarter showed that his contribution play-wise was greater and his fitness will pick up. Given that we should be playing a spare anyway that should suit him really well.

 

[The King!]

What Horse said:

On Callum Mills’ form

“It’s to be expected. No matter how good a player you are, it's a tough game to play. He's still got an enormous presence in our team without necessarily having to do it through kicks, marks and handballs. He's still a vital member of our team and the way he leads the team is so critical. He sees the game so well. He gets stuff done.”

Surprised Horse didn't say he was a useless piece of shit and always had been , like some here think

 

[Kiama Chris]

Surprised Horse didn't say he was a useless piece of shit and always had been , like some here think

Unlike McRae on Johnson, Horse doesn't throw his players under the bus.

 

[Maxabillions]

Pardon the interruption. What do you think the chances are of him having a big game against the Bombers? Is it just his match fitness that has been an issue? If any team is a chance to play him back into form it’s the Bombers. Got a big fantasy draft decision to make.

 

[The King!]

Pardon the interruption. What do you think the chances are of him having a big game against the Bombers? Is it just his match fitness that has been an issue? If any team is a chance to play him back into form it’s the Bombers. Got a big fantasy draft decision to make.

Guarantee he will

 

[BloodySwan]

He plays his best footy in the middle but I think he's more important to us in defence

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

He plays his best footy in the middle but I think he's more important to us in defence

You just cant stick him in the middle at this point in time tho lol.

Least from defence he can read the play

 

[bedford]

Pardon the interruption. What do you think the chances are of him having a big game against the Bombers? Is it just his match fitness that has been an issue? If any team is a chance to play him back into form it’s the Bombers. Got a big fantasy draft decision to make.

It's not a fantasy thread

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Pardon the interruption. What do you think the chances are of him having a big game against the Bombers? Is it just his match fitness that has been an issue? If any team is a chance to play him back into form it’s the Bombers. Got a big fantasy draft decision to make.

Get Stringer in. He always has a massive game against us, no matter how crap his form is.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

General Mills - Minster for Defence

 

[Maxabillions]

Get Stringer in. He always has a massive game against us, no matter how crap his form is.

Nah he had a good game a couple weeks ago, not due for another one for a while yet.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Nah he had a good game a couple weeks ago, not due for another one for a while yet.

Don't say I didn't warn you after he has 30 possessions and 4 goals tonight

 

[Maxabillions]

Don't say I didn't warn you after he has 30 possessions and 4 goals tonight

Needs to get a move on

 

[DeathlyAccurate]

MY love for the club I've supported for 40 years is clear. Should I get a game?
193 cm & 98 kg, can put the frighteners on a few peahearts in the opposition & I guarantee you I'm getting more clearances than Mills if selected. Though I might be limited to 20% ToG and then dropping dead in getting them.

Actually forget it, if I'm going to die for the Swans make it at the SCG or MCG, nobody wants to die at Marvel.
Call me Horse.

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[The King!]

Needs to get a move on

He got you a 91 that's not bad

 

[mcs095]

Still far from his best, but was influential tonight - he brings a high level of calmness into the backline. Hopefully his form can build from here, and he can start to make a difference in the midfield group.

I reckon he will be really well placed to have a big finals series for us - assuming he gets through next week well, he should be feeling confident again in his footy and starting to feel like he is in the 'prime' part of a season - where you feel good and strong and match fit, before you get worn down as the season grinds on.

 

[BloodySwan]

Still far from his best, but was influential tonight - he brings a high level of calmness into the backline. Hopefully his form can build from here, and he can start to make a difference in the midfield group.

I reckon he will be really well placed to have a big finals series for us - assuming he gets through next week well, he should be feeling confident again in his footy and starting to feel like he is in the 'prime' part of a season - where you feel good and strong and match fit, before you get worn down as the season grinds on.

26 disposals at 89% efficiency "yeah he was alright'

Tough crowd

 

[bedford]

Had to come good , as he's a star , takes time after an injury like that