Mitchell Edwards
Mitchell Edwards (born 2 June 2005) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Mitchell Edwards | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Born | 6 February 2005 | ||
| Original team | South Mandurah/Peel Thunder | ||
| Draft | No. 32, 2023 National draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2026, Geelong vs. Fremantle, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 206 cm (6 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Ruck | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Geelong | 5 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 6, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Mitchell Edwards (born 2 June 2005) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior career
[edit]Edwards began playing football with the South Mandurah Junior Football Club, beginning at Auskick and going through to Year 10.[1] He played school football for Mandurah Catholic College.[2]
Edwards played for Peel Thunder in the WAFL Colts.[3] He won a premiership with them in 2022.[4]
AFL career
[edit]Edwards was drafted by Geelong with pick 32 of the 2023 AFL draft.[5] He made his debut in round 1 of the 2026 AFL season.[6]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of round 6, 2026.[7]
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks | H/O
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | H/O | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | H/O | |||||
| 2024 | Geelong | 11[citation needed] | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2025 | Geelong | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2026 | Geelong | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 3 | 11 | 98 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 19.6 | |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 3 | 11 | 98 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 19.6 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Skinny Ruckman Going From Strength to Strength". wafootball.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "ACC All Stars Boys AFL Team 2022" (PDF). accsport.asn.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ Keating, Mitch. "AFL Draft Profile: Mitch Edwards". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ Schmook, Nathan. "'I just hate losing': Competitive streak driving WA ruck prospect". afl.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "New Dawn: Cats Draft Seven over Three Days". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "'A Dream Come True:' Edwards Ready for his Major Moment". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Mitchell Edwards". AFL Tables. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
External links
[edit]- Mitchell Edwards's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Mitchell Edwards's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Mitchell Edwards at AustralianFootball.com
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