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Mitchell Edwards

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).

Mitchell Edwards
Personal information
Born (2005-02-06) 6 February 2005 (age 21)
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 10 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 13, 2026.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Junior career

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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

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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

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Updated to the end of round 13, 2026.[7]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
H/O
 Hit-outs
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T H/O G B K H D M T H/O
2024Geelong11[8] 0————————————————0
2025Geelong11[9] 0————————————————0
2026Geelong11 10012858868202000.00.12.85.88.60.82.020.0
Career 10012858868202000.00.12.85.88.60.82.020.00

References

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  1. ↑ "Skinny Ruckman Going From Strength to Strength". wafootball.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "ACC All Stars Boys AFL Team 2022" (PDF). accsport.asn.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Keating, Mitch. "AFL Draft Profile: Mitch Edwards". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  4. ↑ Schmook, Nathan. "'I just hate losing': Competitive streak driving WA ruck prospect". afl.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "New Dawn: Cats Draft Seven over Three Days". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "'A Dream Come True:' Edwards Ready for his Major Moment". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Mitchell Edwards". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Geelong Playing List for 2024". draftguru.com.au. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Geelong Playing List for 2025". draftguru.com.au. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
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