Mitchell White

Mitchell White (born 28 March 1973) is a former Australian rules football (AFL) player who played for the West Coast Eagles and Geelong.

For the current Melbourne player, see Mitch White. For the baseball player, see Mitchell White (baseball). For the American football player, see Mitchell White (American football).

Mitchell White
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-03-28) 28 March 1973
Original team(s) Subiaco Football Club (WAFL)
Debut Round 8, 1991, West Coast Eagles
vs. Essendon
Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1991–2000 West Coast Eagles 151 (103)
2001–2003 Geelong 023 0(21)
Total 174 (124)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2003.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Along with Glen Jakovich, White was a priority draft choice from WA in 1990. In 1996 he was outstanding after being switched to center half forward after being a defender for his whole career. If it hadn't been for some school mates he would have probably kept playing rugby league and he did not play competitive football till his early teens. By 17 he was playing senior football for Subiaco. He played just two games for the Eagles in 1991 then advanced to be part of the 1992 flag side. A severe groin injury wrecked his 1993 and most of the 1994 season. Not a big marking player, he was very mobile and had strong hands. Although he wasn't a high-profile player he was considered to be a key performer by other clubs. He made the 1996 All-Australian team. Great stamina was his trademark. Early in 1997 he injured a knee which sidelined him for a year. White reached the position of vice-captain in 2000 but was traded at the end of the year. At Geelong in 2001 he was an effective forward but only managed 7 games in the next two seasons which signaled his retirement.

Statistics
[1]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
AFL playing statistics
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
1991 West Coast 4720015722630.00.07.53.511.03.01.50
1992† West Coast 3122421518023153260.20.16.93.610.52.41.20
1993 West Coast 12201915611126768270.10.57.85.613.43.41.40
1994 West Coast 126304814622190.50.08.02.310.33.51.50
1995 West Coast 122322179134313102300.10.17.85.813.64.41.31
1996 West Coast 12233715262133395143291.60.711.45.817.26.21.36
1997 West Coast 125434227691860.80.68.45.413.83.61.20
1998 West Coast 121411101185917757140.80.78.44.212.64.11.00
1999 West Coast 12242914241144385131131.20.610.06.016.05.50.50
2000 West Coast 1212125815413545101.00.46.84.511.33.80.80
2001 Geelong 191616121168720378221.00.87.35.412.74.91.40
2002 Geelong 1952333185114130.40.66.63.610.22.82.60
2003 Geelong 1923013215811.50.06.51.07.54.00.50
Career 174 124 75 1455 870 2325 744 203 0.7 0.4 8.4 5.0 13.4 4.3 1.2 7

References
  • "Player profile". West Coast Eagles. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012.
  1. Mitchell White's player profile at AFL Tables
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