Mitch Knevitt
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Mitchell Knevitt | ||
| Born | 8 January 2003 | ||
| Original team | Geelong Falcons / Grovedale College | ||
| Draft | No. 25, 2021 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 8, 2022, Geelong vs. Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Geelong | 21 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Mitchell Knevitt (born 8 January 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Football Club 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
[edit | edit source]Knevitt was educated at Grovedale College. In 2021, he finished first in the Geelong Falcons best-and-fairest, ousting fellow future Geelong draftee Cooper Whyte (who finished second).[2]
Knevitt was described as a "unique prospect" with great contested marking ability and athleticism for a tall.[3] Knevitt was identified by AFL recruiters ahead of the 2021 AFL draft,[4] eventually being selected by Geelong with pick 25.[5]
AFL career
[edit | edit source]Knevitt made his debut in Round 8 of the 2022 AFL season,[3] getting the call up as the medical sub after a late change. Knevitt continued his rise throughout the 2023 AFL season,[3] playing 8 games and kicking 2 goals.
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Mitch Knevitt's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
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