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Mitch McGovern News

Media wrap: 2018 trade period

Here’s what the media had to say about Adelaide’s 2018 trade period

11:15am Oct 19, 2018

Three-way trade finalised

Adelaide has been able to accommodate forward Mitch McGovern's wish to join Carlton

9:13am Oct 10, 2018

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Season review: Mitch McGovern

The forward's 2018 season in review

12:58pm Sep 28, 2018

Latest Player Video

Mark of the Year: Round 7

9:16am  May 7, 2018

McGovern nominated for Mark of the Year

10:20am  Jul 31, 2017

McGovern nominated for Mark of the Year

9:17am  Jul 10, 2017

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Mitch
McGovern

Height
190 cm
DOB
11-10-1994
Weight
89 kg
Debut
2016
Games
48
Goals
67
MitchMcGovern

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior clubs: North Albany (WA)/Claremont
AFL debut: v North Melbourne, Round One, 2016
Recruited from: Claremont (WA)
Brownlow votes: -

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Missed more than two months with a hamstring injury early in the 2017 season, but showed his importance to the Adelaide forward line upon his return. McGovern kicked 20 goals from 13 games equaling his career-high of four goals twice including the Round 19 clash with Collingwood where he goaled after the siren to draw the game. A strong contested mark and elite pressure player, McGovern is an exciting talent with enormous upside.

Season by Season

Season by Season

One of the success stories of 2016. Made his AFL debut in Round One against North Melbourne after a string of impressive pre-season performances and played all but one game for the year. McGovern became an important part of the highest scoring forward line in the competition. His impressive vertical leap, vice-like hands and neat skills made him a tough match-up for opponents. Kicked 32 goals for the season including a four-goal effort in the Club’s big Round 19 win against Essendon. Was also third at the Club for contested marks (28), only behind experienced duo Taylor Walker and Josh Jenkins.

Season by Season

Injuries disrupted much of McGovern's first year at the Club. Forced to wait until Round Five for his SANFL debut, the athletic forward showed plenty of promise in his first few games showcasing his impressive vertical leap and classy skills. Injury concerns continued to linger however, but he was able to play out the last five SANFL games of the season. McGovern kicked 15 goals from 11 State League games including a four-goal effort against defending premiers Norwood.

Season by Season

Recruited with pick No.43 in the 2014 AFL National Draft, McGovern is an athletic and high-marking forward with excellent foot skills on either side of his body. His vertical leap is a real asset, particularly on the lead, making it difficult for opposition defenders to spoil. McGovern finished top 10 in the vertical leap and kicking tests at the Draft Combine. From North Albany in West Australia, McGovern is the younger brother of West Coast forward, Jeremy.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2018 Season Average
    Games Played 12
    • Kicks 10.3
    • Handballs 2.6
    • Disposals 12.9
    • Marks 6.5
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 1.8
    • Goals 1.3
    • AFL Fantasy 71.1

2018 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 15 St Kilda Rd 3
Handballs 7 Sydney Swans Rd 5
Disposals 20 Sydney Swans Rd 5
Marks 11 Sydney Swans Rd 5
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 3 Melbourne Rd 19
Goals 5 Carlton Rd 7
AFL Fantasy 114 Carlton Rd 7

2018 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B AF
1 Essendon L 99 - 87 6 3 9 4 0 0 3 3 1 1 46
2 Richmond W 118 - 82 9 3 12 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 45
3 St Kilda W 55 - 104 15 0 15 8 0 2 1 3 2 1 93
4 Collingwood L 58 - 106 11 1 12 3 0 4 1 3 2 1 70
5 Sydney Swans W 75 - 85 13 7 20 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 87
6 Gold Coast Suns W 110 - 62 13 1 14 7 0 1 0 1 1 2 75
7 Carlton W 125 - 70 13 3 16 9 0 1 0 2 5 3 114
8 Port Adelaide L 95 - 90 6 2 8 5 0 1 0 1 2 0 54
9 Western Bulldogs W 63 - 26 - - - - - - - - - - -
10 Melbourne L 146 - 55 - - - - - - - - - - -
11 GWS Giants L 81 - 97 - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Fremantle L 71 - 68 - - - - - - - - - - -
13 Hawthorn L 88 - 32 - - - - - - - - - - -
15 West Coast Eagles W 88 - 78 - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Richmond L 103 - 56 - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Geelong Cats W 112 - 97 - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Brisbane Lions W 88 - 93 7 2 9 5 0 1 0 3 0 2 55
19 Melbourne L 77 - 90 7 2 9 5 0 0 1 3 0 1 50
20 Port Adelaide W 96 - 93 - - - - - - - - - - -
21 GWS Giants L 106 - 92 - - - - - - - - - - -
22 North Melbourne W 86 - 77 12 3 15 9 0 1 0 2 2 1 91
23 Carlton W 61 - 165 12 4 16 7 0 4 0 1 0 0 73
TOTAL W: 12 - L: 10 124 31 155 78 0 15 7 22 15 13 853

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 48
    • Kicks 7.7
    • Handballs 3.4
    • Disposals 11.1
    • Marks 5.0
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 2.4
    • Goals 1.4
    • AFL Fantasy 63.2

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 15 St Kilda Rd 3, 2018
Handballs 9 Gold Coast Suns Rd 9, 2016
Disposals 20 Sydney Swans Rd 5, 2018
Marks 11 Sydney Swans Rd 5, 2018
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 6 Melbourne Rd 15, 2016
Goals 5 Carlton Rd 7, 2018
AFL Fantasy 114 Carlton Rd 7, 2018

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B AF
2018 Adelaide Crows 124 31 155 78 0 15 7 22 15 13 853
2017 Adelaide Crows 105 42 147 66 0 13 8 34 20 17 859
2016 Adelaide Crows 142 88 230 96 0 14 12 60 32 21 1321

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
AF
AFL Fantasy points

Q&A

Nickname: Gov, Shooter

Best piece of advice your mother gave you: Always respect women

If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: A traveller

Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by: “willy nilly” and “hooroo”

If you could ask someone to be your mentor, who would it be: Mark Ricciuto

Morning or evening person: Evening

Favourite timeslot to play in: Night

Favourite TV caller/commentator: Bruce “Delicious” McAvaney

Worst injury: Stress fracture in my foot

How many text messages do you send a day: 1-5

Three phone apps you can’t live without: Snapchat, Instagram, Music

Most embarrassing song in your iTunes: LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem

Best concert you’ve been to: Big Day Out

Where did you holiday after last season: Bali, Perth and Albany

Favourite sport other than football: Basketball

What sport would you like to compete in at the 2016 Olympics: Basketball

Can you change a spare tyre: With my eyes closed

Do you iron your own shirts: Yes, but I don’t own an iron so I can’t at the moment

Do you believe in UFOs: No

What three items would you take to a desert island: Tent, shoes, fresh water

Any special hobbies or interests: Golf, I enjoy driving

Three famous people you would like to meet: Kanye West, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Degeneres

What do you have that is of great value to you, but no one else: My pocket wifi

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