Mitchell Edwards
| Mitchell Edwards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 2, 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
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
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
Updated to the end of round 2, 2026.[7]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
B
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks | H/O
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Hit-outs |
| 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 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2025 | Geelong | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2026 | Geelong | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 15.0 | |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 15.0 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "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 24 March 2026.
External links
- 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