Mitch Knevitt
Australian rules footballer (born 2003)
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Mitchell Knevitt (born 8 January 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Knevitt in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Mitchell Knevitt | ||
| Born | 8 January 2003 | ||
| Original team | Geelong Falcons / Grovedale College | ||
| Draft | No. 25, 2021 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 8, 2022, Geelong vs. Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Geelong | 22 (6) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 2, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Geelong selected Knevitt with pick 25 in the 2021 AFL draft. Knevitt made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2022 AFL season against GWS as the medical sub.[1]
Junior career
Knevitt was educated at Grovedale College. In 2021, he finished first in the Geelong Falcons best-and-fairest, ousting fellow future Geelong draftee Cooper Whyte (who finished second).[2]
Knevitt was described as a "unique prospect" with great contested marking ability and athleticism for a tall.[3] Knevitt was identified by AFL recruiters ahead of the 2021 AFL draft,[4] eventually being selected by Geelong with pick 25.[5]
AFL career
Knevitt made his debut in Round 8 of the 2022 AFL season,[3] getting the call up as the medical sub after a late change. Knevitt continued his rise throughout the 2023 AFL season,[3] playing 8 games and kicking 2 goals.
