Mitchell Knevitt Biography

Mitch Knevitt is staying at Geelong on a new contract for 2026, amid rival interest in the opportunity-starved midfielder.

The Western Bulldogs enquired about Knevitt after Neil Erasmus chose to re-sign with Fremantle earlier this month and have been in the market for another midfielder.

But Knevitt has opted to remain at Kardinia Park and continue to fight for a spot in Chris Scott's best 23.

Mitchell Knevitt makes his AFL debut for Geelong at Manuka Oval with 15 disposals (6 kicks and 9 handballs), 7 marks and 2 tackles in a 53-point win over GWS.

Geelong select Mitchell Knevitt with pick No.25 in the 2021 National Draft.

Draft Report: A strong, tall inside midfielder, Knevitt has climbed up draft boards across the course of the year after a consistent campaign with the Falcons. Knevitt rated elite in the NAB League for contested possessions, averaging 12.3 a game, and finished the season as Geelong's second-ranked played behind Noah Gribble. Impressively, he also played four senior Geelong Football League matches for Grovedale, averaging 19.8 disposals. Knevitt has been likened to two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe given his size, running ability and aerial ability. He has clean and quick hands in stoppage situations and can also hurt opposition sides with his run and strong overhead marking when he gets in space. Knevitt was one of Vic County's best performers in its Challenge Match against Vic Metro in July, logging 22 disposals, four clearances and six marks. Knevitt also boasts a top-end speed and endurance mix, recording the third-best 2km time trial and a top-10 finish in the 20m sprint at the national combine.