Mitchell watch

[DLBIA14]

Games on and Tom is leading the disposal count. WAFL - West Australian Football League

[longmile]

GO SON!

[ABloodsMan]

South freo kicking away in the third Doesn't look likely claremont can make a comeback.

[longmile]

Unfortunately the Colts lost, but good to see he was easily the leading possession getter with 30 disposals and 7 tackles.
Looking forward to what people at the game had to say.

[andy0414]

Yes, Claremont lost but the good news is that Tom Mitchell looks like he will fit in very well at the Swans. His play around the stoppage was very good. Runs through the packs and quite often to where the ball was hit. He doesn't look fast, but looks strong. The area that I was most impressed with him, was his ability to get the ball on the ground and get a handball out under pressure. His handball skills were very good and his awareness of his team mates around him was exceptional. Nearly all of his handballs out were to team mates even while he was being tackled. The coaching staff kept taking him off the ground quite often. I would think he only played about 2/3rds of the first half but was on a bit longer in the second half. Didn't look injured but maybe his fitness is a bit down.
For South Freo their two big forwards Mason Shaw and Shane Kersten stood out. Good size and both can take a contested mark and good long kickers on the ball. I would be happy to see the Swans get either of them.
Anyway it was a nice morning at the footy. Pity Claremont didn't win but the day was made by the draft cheating wet toast going down.
Andy

[aardvark]

Tom will be testing at the Draft Combine. Here is a list of players attending...

http://www.afl.com.au/development/nabaflrisingstarsprogram/nabafldraftcombine/meettheplayers/tabid/16667/default.aspx

No one from NSW unfortunately....

[Damien]

Why does Tom have to test? Is it because of the bidding system now for F&S?

I'd love no one to bid for him and us to get him for our Round 2 or 3 pick haha (I can dream!)

[Damien]

My old man coached Jimmy Webster at Glenorchy this year. I'd love to get him at the Swans, hope he tests well.

[Trusty]

Good summary of Tom Mitchell's performance in the GF Andy. I agree he is well balanced and strong, with his mind about 3 seconds ahead of his teammates. His voice was important in a growing environement where no one seems to want to talk anymore (random thought, maybe the social networking age is impacting on the ability to communicate...).

I also like Brendan Ah Chee from South Freo- very mobile tall midfielder. Will be watching to see where he ends up.

[aardvark]

Welcome aboard Tom.....Its official.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/124798/default.aspx

[DLBIA14]

Son dawns on new era for Sydney Swans

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/son-dawns-on-new-era-for-sydney-swans/story-e6frexwr-1226161925191

He didn't test at the combine because of injuries? Hope he can get his body together!

[DLBIA14]

double post again *sigh*

[aardvark]

Just heard Tom speak on Trade radio. He speaks very well and is looking forward to getting to the club. Oh and pick 21.

[goswannie14]

Good news with him coming to the Swans under the F/S rules. I hope there is not too much pressure put on him due to Dad having played here.

[The Big Cat]

pick 21.

Freo forced us to use our first pick! Amazing how when these gun kids come up only one club seems to force the use of the lowest pick. (Orchestrated??)