Player Watch Tom Mitchell

[Piesinmyeyes]

Irrespective of whether he gets to any semblance of form in 2025, I will be eternally grateful for the 2023 gf.
I won’t be hanging my hat on him next year, he’s in his twilight.
Performs then great, we need to now find the next Tom Mitchell.

 

[sr36]

He had an awesome Granny and that's a massive credit to him.

But he looked cooked asf for most of last year as we later found out due to his pretty severe foot injury, and none of us know that he's over it.

So anyone that says he'll have a great season in 2025 with any pompous bravado is talking utter shit.

With the progress of Nick, I think he's a fringe player for us now anyway - he's one of about 6 good players to support him in the midfield. The others however use the footy better are quicker and are effective when rotating through other roles as well.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

There is always a need for a solid in-and-under type player. Titch filled that role supurbly in 2023. Without Titch, we don't have anyone else that can fulfill that role anywhere near as well and we do need one.

 

[mocamagic]

Seeing Neale dominate this year's GF further highlights how great Mitchell was in the premiership decider

 

[cfc19902010]

Seeing Neale dominate this year's GF further highlights how great Mitchell was in the premiership decider

Yep

Mitchell really did his homework on Neale
After the marvel game against them in late 23 Neale did a number on him which he reversed magnificently in gf23
Hopefully foots healed and he’s ready to get down and dirty again in 25

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Yep

Mitchell really did his homework on Neale
After the marvel game against them in late 23 Neale did a number on him which he reversed magnificently in gf23
Hopefully foots healed and he’s ready to get down and dirty again in 25

Coincidentally Neale & Mitchell have both been dealing with plantar fascia issues.

Let's hope they both make a full recovery for 2025

 

[JLC]

I reckon Mitchell in some of the close finishes last season would have been more than handy. He has the ability to extract but also to force a secondary stoppage when required.

Mitchell is the type of player you want fresh for finals. Just ease him through home and away season.

 

[cfc19902010]

I reckon Mitchell in some of the close finishes last season would have been more than handy. He has the ability to extract but also to force a secondary stoppage when required.

Mitchell is the type of player you want fresh for finals. Just ease him through home and away season.

Thats it
Nail on the head
High pressure high intensity footballer built for big games

 

[Jelly Bean]

I think Steele will end up taking on the role that Mitch played in 23 though. The defensive role on the oppositions inside mid (unless it's Cripps, etc).

 

[Pistol Night]

I reckon Mitchell in some of the close finishes last season would have been more than handy. He has the ability to extract but also to force a secondary stoppage when required.

Mitchell is the type of player you want fresh for finals. Just ease him through home and away season.

Have a look who it was that put their head and neck on the line for us in the last 30 seconds of the GF. Titch being prepared to be decapitated to draw a free pretty much ensured we won and could chip it around for 30 seconds. None of Nick, Steele etc can match Toms hardness

 

[Finnishpie]

Great pickup in the GF year.

Next year, expect him to play a lot of VFL as a teacher to the youngsters. The modern game is all pace and he ain't got none anymore.

 

[gouki88]

Great pickup in the GF year.

Next year, expect him to play a lot of VFL as a teacher to the youngsters. The modern game is all pace and he ain't got none anymore.

Brisbane’s midfield was categorically not pacy

 

[Swooop]

Find it hard to put into words how much I admire and respect what Tom
Mitchell has brought to our club.

I so hope the plantar fasciitis allows him to play his best footy, his importance in and under just cannot be overstated.

No way in the world we win ‘23 without him.

 

[RobJD]

Find it hard to put into words how much I admire and respect what Tom
Mitchell has brought to our club.

I so hope the plantar fasciitis allows him to play his best footy, his importance in and under just cannot be overstated.

No way in the world we win ‘23 without him.

Agree, amongst our best targeted recruits in the past 10 years - for what we paid for him (which is difficult to ascertain given he was part of the Henry deal), he'd be up there with Cameron as our best value recruit and for instant impact, he'd be a clear leader.

 

[Finnishpie]

Brisbane’s midfield was categorically not pacy

They ain't treacle slow though.

 

[gouki88]

They ain't treacle slow though.

I don't think Dunkley is much, if at all faster than Mitchell.

 

[sr36]

Great pickup in the GF year.

Next year, expect him to play a lot of VFL as a teacher to the youngsters. The modern game is all pace and he ain't got none anymore.

I think that's a definite possibility - mainly because I think his role at stoppage will change from what it was in 2023, we'll be trying to keep the ball drop open for Nick to flash through. His stoppage strength at the ball drop won't be used as often and the rest of his game isn't that strong any more.

 

[RobJD]

I think that's a definite possibility - mainly because I think his role at stoppage will change from what it was in 2023, we'll be trying to keep the ball drop open for Nick to flash through. His stoppage strength at the ball drop won't be used as often and the rest of his game isn't that strong any more.

I see Titch as an integral part of our fast/slow play gears. There'll be times when we want to rip the game open and play offensive fast moving footy - that's where JDG excels, equally, there'll be times when we want to stifle movement and control the game tempo - for those moments, enter stage right Titch.

 

[rand corp]

I think it comes down to, if he can come back and play his best footy he will be needed, if not he will be teaching kids in the VFL.

I am also hoping to see Allan come on and make a spot for himself in the middle, (clearly his only spot at the moment).

 

[ZEV]

I don't think Dunkley is much, if at all faster than Mitchell.

Both very similar in that they are both willing to sacrifice parts of their game to put team first.

EDIT: Both had Dad's at the Swans as well

 

[sr36]

I see Titch as an integral part of our fast/slow play gears. There'll be times when we want to rip the game open and play offensive fast moving footy - that's where JDG excels, equally, there'll be times when we want to stifle movement and control the game tempo - for those moments, enter stage right Titch.

It'll be interesting.

I'm really interested in what teams do differently when protecting a lead at the end - as teams were just getting rolled this year when they attempted slow play to wind down the clock.

 

[Professor Knowall]

... I am also hoping to see Allen come on and make a spot for himself in the middle ....

Allen? Allen? Who the feck is Allen?

 

[Finnishpie]

I don't think Dunkley is much, if at all faster than Mitchell.

Neither are fast. But who knows how they compare? We're just guessing I suppose.

So my guess: Given Mitchell was subbed pretty consistently in recent years, I think there are bigger concerns on his ability to continue at the elite level after what has been a stellar career -- and after being integral to our premiership.

 

[gouki88]

Neither are fast. But who knows how they compare? We're just guessing I suppose.

So my guess: Given Mitchell was subbed pretty consistently in recent years, I think there are bigger concerns on his ability to continue at the elite level after what has been a stellar career -- and after being integral to our premiership.

This is much more guesswork than anything about pace. Mitchell being subbed has almost always been due to his body copping it.

 

[Finnishpie]

This is much more guesswork than anything about pace. Mitchell being subbed has almost always been due to his body copping it.

You think he'll play regularly in the AFL this year? Comparable to Dunkley?