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Key Facts

Full name
Alexander Mitchell

Known as
Alex Mitchell

Born
16 May 1912

Died
9 April 2001 (aged 88)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 24y 77d
Last game: 31y 20d

Height and weight
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 93 kg

Senior clubs
South Melbourne

Jumper numbers
South Melbourne: 18, 17

Recruited from
Rosedale (1936)

Alex Mitchell

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
South MelbourneV/AFL1936-1940, 194358340.5929%14.80—3.801
Total1936-1940, 194358340.5929%14.80—3.801

Pre 1965 stats are for selected matches only

AFL: 4,432nd player to appear, 3,943rd most games played, 2,742nd most goals kickedSouth Melbourne: 506th player to appear, 288th most games played, 229th most goals kicked

Extremely solidly built at 180 cm and 93 kg, South Melbourne follower and forward Alex Mitchell was a formidable on-field presence. Described as brilliant overhead, as well as extremely courageous and determined, his kicking was substandard to begin with, but under the astute coaching of Roy Cazaly it improved considerably. Originally from Rosedale, Mitchell played 58 VFL games and kicked 34 goals for the southerners between 1936 and 1940 and in 1943. Away from football he was a useful wrestler.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

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Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.