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1 Mitch Brown

 
Details
Number 1
Height 196cm
Weight 85kg
DOB 28-08-1990
Debut 2011
Games Goals
2011 2 2011 3
Career 4 Career 3
Dreamteam Points
2011 91 Go to Dream Team
Outlook
The talented key forward is having no luck with injuries. Made a promising debut for the Cats in round 14 against Adelaide, kicking a goal with his first touch, but injured his shoulder the following week against Essendon. Missed the rest of the season, but has recovered after surgery and is likely to get more chances this year.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2011
  • Made AFL debut in rd 14 win over Crows
  • Booted goal with his first kick and finished with three on debut
  • Took five marks in second game vs Ess but suffered season ending shoulder injury
  • Also kicked 20 goals in eight VFL games
  • Played once in NAB Cup
2010
  • Returned well from broken leg
  • Played six games in VFL and kicked 11 goals
  • Had bag of five against Werribee and four against Northern Bullants
  • Had season ended with shoulder injury against Collingwood in rd 13

  • 2009
  • Had first season cut short after breaking leg in final VFL practice game vs. Collingwood
  • Booted eight goals in four VFL practice games before injury
  • Was named as emergency for NAB Cup clash with Port Adelaide

    2008
  • Played for Sandringham in TAC Cup
  • Also played school football with Mentone Grammar

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Cheltenham
  • Clubs: Geelong
  • Debut: 2011
  • Recruited from: Sandringham U18
  • AFL Awards: See awards section
  • Club Awards: See awards section
  • Brownlow Votes:
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News

Brown's hopes build

Forward prospect Mitch Brown is confident he can move on from two years of injuries in next month's NAB CupTuesday, January 11, 2011 - 12:18PM

Shoulder to restrict Cat

Travis Varcoe will be on a modified program for three months after undergoing shoulder surgeryTuesday, November 09, 2010 - 12:43PM

On track to be a power Cat

Mitch Brown has shrugged off a broken leg to start staking his claim to a key forward post at GeelongThursday, June 17, 2010 - 6:05AM

Brown back on track

Young Cats forward Mitch Brown is hoping to be playing football by May as he continues to recover from ankle surgeryFriday, February 19, 2010 - 4:01AM

Surgery for Brown

Mitch Brown will undergo surgery on his left leg later this week.Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 6:44AM

Video

Draft memories: Mitch Brown

Mitch Brown recalls his memories of draft day.Monday, November 14, 2011 - 11:00PM

My first game: Mitch Brown

Mitch Brown recalls his AFL debut.Friday, July 29, 2011 - 1:43PM

Access all areas: Mitch Brown (Rd14)

Mitch Brown discusses his debut in the win over Adelaide.Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 4:50PM

Mitch Brown year by year

Year Club Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh Conv HO Tack FF FA B'low B+F
2011 GEEL 2
14 3 6
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3 2
 60.0% 0
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0 31st
Totals   2 14
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Best     8 3 5
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2 1    

No Data Available

Mitch Brown history vs. opponents 2011

Opponent Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh HO Tack FF FA
Adelaide 1
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Essendon 1 8 0  5 8 0
 2 0
1 1 1

Playing history (at start of 2012 season)
AFL
Geelong: 2 games, 3 goals
NAB Cup
Geelong: 6 game, 2 goals
VFL
Geelong: 14 games, 31 goals
TAC Cup
Sandringham: 7 games, 7 goals

Milestone games

Milestone
versus
round
venue
result
AFL debut
Adelaide
rd 14, 2011
Skilled
W 52

Draft history
Selected by Geelong with the 15th pick in 2008 national draft
Name: Mitch Brown
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love watching the most: Tiger Woods
Coach’s pet: Josh Cowan
Favourite footy commentator: Brian Taylor
Whose autograph did you get as a kid: Wayne Carey
Describe your perfect day off: sleep in and play golf
Who inspires you: family
Best advice received: eat big to get big
What scares you most: snakes
Thing you would like to do after your footy career: travel
How would your best friend describe you: well rounded
One thing you can’t eat: pumpkin
What domestic chore do you refuse to do: washing
Which event would you prefer to attend – Olympics or World Cup: World Cup
Favourite Australian personality: Shane Warne
iPhone, Blackberry or Android: iPhone
Favourite TV show: Family Guy
Favourite band / musical artist: Kanye West
Favourite movie: The Hangover

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