Mitch Knevitt Explained

Mitchell Knevitt
Fullname:Mitchell Knevitt
Birth Date:2003 1, df=yes
Originalteam:Geelong Falcons / Grovedale College
Draftpick:No. 25, 2021 national draft
Debutdate:Round 8, 2021
Weight:85 kg
Height:193 cm
Guernsey:10
Years1:2022-
Games Goals1:10 (2)
Position:Midfielder / Forward
Statsend:2023
Repstatsend:2023

Mitchell Knevitt (born 08 January 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Geelong selected Knevitt with pick 25 in the 2021 AFL draft. Knevitt made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2022 AFL season against GWS as the medical sub.[1]

Junior career

Mitch Knevitt was educated at Grovedale College. In 2021, he finished first in the Geelong Falcons best-and-fairest, ousting fellow future draftee Cooper Whyte[2] who finished second.

Knevitt was described as a "unique prospect" with great contested marking ability and athleticism for a tall. Knevitt was identified by AFL recruiters ahead of the 2021 AFL draft,[3] eventually being selected by Geelong with pick 25.[4]

AFL career

Knevitt made his debut in Round 8 of the 2022 AFL season,[5] getting the call up as the medical sub after a late change. Knevitt continued his rise throughout the 2023 AFL season,[5] playing 8 games and kicking 2 goals.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFL Team Selection . 2021-04-02 . geelongcats.com.au . en.
  2. News: Young . Lachlan . 21 November 2021 . Geelong Falcons AFL Draft hope Cooper Whyte could have been elite basketballer . Geelong Advertiser . Nationwide News Pty Ltd.
  3. News: Young . Lachie . Geelong Falcons duo Mitch Knevitt, Cooper Whyte on recruiter wish lists ahead of AFL draft . Geelong Advertiser . Nationwide News Pty Ltd . 31 October 2021.
  4. Web site: Collings . Tom . 25 November 2021 . Pick 25: Mitchell Knevitt . 23 March 2023 . Geelong Football Club.
  5. News: Willams . Peter . 16 August 2021 . NAB League Player Focus: Mitch Knevitt (Geelong Falcons) . Rookie Me Central .