AFL Trade News: Tom Mitchell has been traded to Collingwood.
Geelong receive Ollie Henry
Collingwood receive Tom Mitchell, pick 25
Hawthorn receive Cooper Stephens, picks 41, 50
Mitchell was selected at pick 21 in the 2011 AFL Draft by Sydney, he moved to Hawthorn at the end of 2016.
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“Tom has been a prolific ball getter and clearance player across his career which made him an attractive get.”
“We are pleased to have Tom on board, and we look forward to welcoming him to our football program.” Collingwood GM of Football Graham Wright.
TRADE DETAILS
Geelong receive
Ollie Henry
Collingwood receive
Tom Mitchell, pick 25
Hawthorn receive
Cooper Stephens, picks 41, 50
Source: Mitch Cleary, Collingwood
Image: Hawthorn
Fantasy Impact: Tom Mitchell averaged 96.3pts from 21 games in 2022 at Hawthorn, he scored a season high 120pts against Brisbane in Round 10.
He averaged 28.0 disposals, 3.9 marks & 4.6 tackles.
Mitchell scored 100pts or more in 47.6% of games.
He will be used as an inside midfielder at Collingwood which should include high centre bounce usage.Â
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Mitchell is a consideration in season long fantasy and has scoring upside potential based on his 2022 output, his role should be conducive to producing strong fantasy numbers in 2023.
He’s likely a first round pick in single season draft leagues.Â
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