Australian rules footballer
| Michael Mitchell | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | (1961-11-25) 25 November 1961 (age 63) | ||
| Original team(s) | Carnarvon Juniors / Claremont (WAFL) | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1987–1991 | Richmond | 81 (103) | |
| Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Michael Mitchell (born 25 November 1961) is an Indigenous former Australian rules footballer for the Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and the Richmond Football Club in the VFL/AFL.
Mitchell was originally from Carnarvon, Western Australia (WA).
Playing career
Claremont
Mitchell began his senior career with Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League. He won the Sandover Medal in 1984 before achieving All-Australian selection in 1985 and 1986.
Richmond
In May 1986 he signed a three–year contract with Richmond in the Victorian Football League beginning from the 1987 VFL season. He was regarded as one of the most exciting footballers in the VFL of the late 1980s and early 1990s, albeit during poor seasons for Richmond as a club. His play featured pace and a high leap.
In 1990, Mitchell achieved both Mark of the Year and Goal of The Year awards in the same year, becoming, as of 2024, only the second player in the history of the competition to do so (with Carlton's Peter Bosustow pulling off the feat in 1981).
A lightly built player, Mitchell was, however, known as a strong tackler and for his ability to chase down opponents. His career was cut short by several head injuries and concussions sustained during his later playing years.
Retirement
At the end of his AFL career, Mitchell returned to Western Australia.
References
- "Sandover Medallist". WAFL Online. West Australian Football Commission. Archived from the original on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- "ALL AUSTRALIAN TEAMS 1953 TO 1988". Full Points Footy. Full Points Publications. Archived from the original on 20 November 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- Linnell, Gary (7 May 1986). "Richardson a Bomber; Rioli may go west". The Age. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
Bibliography
- Hogan P: The Tigers Of Old, Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996
| Sandover Medal winners | |
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| The Sandover Medal has been awarded every year since 1921 to the fairest and best player in the West Australian Football League and its various incarnations. |
| Australian squad – 1990 International Rules Series | ||
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| Western Australian team – 1983 Interstate Championships | |
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| Western Australia 24.14 (134) defeated South Australia 16.14 (110), at Subiaco Oval, 4 June 1983 Western Australia 16.22 (118) defeated Victoria 16.19 (115), at Subiaco Oval, 12 July 1983 | |
| Both games | |
| State game vs. South Australia | |
| State of Origin vs. Victoria | |
| Coach: Todd | |
| Western Australian team – 1985 Interstate Championships | |
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| South Australia 30.18 (198) defeated Western Australia 16.15 (111), at Subiaco Oval, 15 June 1985 Victoria 19.16 (130) defeated Western Australia 9.11 (65), at Subiaco Oval, 16 July 1985 | |
| Both games | |
| State Game vs. South Australia | |
| State of Origin vs. Victoria | |
| Coach: Todd | |
| Western Australian team – 1986 Interstate Championships | |
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| Western Australia 18.19 (127) defeated South Australia 12.16 (88), at Football Park, 27 May 1986 Western Australia 21.11 (137) defeated Victoria 20.14 (134), at Subiaco Oval, 8 July 1986 | |
| Both games | |
| State game vs. South Australia | |
| State of Origin vs. Victoria | |
| Coach: Alexander | |
| Western Australian team – 1987 Interstate Championships | |
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| South Australia 18.16 (124) defeated Western Australia 9.9 (63), at WACA, 16 June 1987 Victoria 16.20 (116) defeated Western Australia 13.14 (92), at Subiaco Oval, 22 July 1987 | |
| Both games | |
| State game vs. South Australia | |
| State of Origin vs. Victoria | |
| Coach: Todd | |
| Alex Jesaulenko Medal · Mark of the Year | |
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- 1961 births
- Living people
- All-Australians (1953–1988)
- Claremont Football Club players
- Richmond Football Club players
- Australian rules footballers from Western Australia
- Western Australian State of Origin players
- Indigenous Australian players of Australian rules football
- Sandover Medal winners
- People from Carnarvon, Western Australia
- Australia international rules football team players
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