Mitch McGovern

Mitchell McGovern (born 11 October 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

He was drafted with the forty-third selection in the 2014 national draft by the Adelaide Football Club from West Australian Football League (WAFL) club Claremont.

In 2015, McGovern's first season at AFL level was interrupted by injuries, but he showed promise in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), kicking 15 goals in 11 games for Adelaide's reserves side.

He made his AFL debut in round 1, 2016 against North Melbourne.

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During the last quarter of the Round 3 Showdown in 2017, McGovern injured his hamstring and had to leave the ground for the rest of the match.

In Round 19 2017, McGovern took a large pack mark with approximately two seconds left in the last quarter and goaled after the final siren to draw with despite his team at one stage being 50 points down during the match.

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At the conclusion of the 2018 season, McGovern informed the Crows he would like to be traded, despite having two years left on his contract.

After requesting a trade to, McGovern was traded on 10 October.

Mitch is the younger brother of player Jeremy McGovern, and the son of former and player Andrew McGovern.

Mitch McGovern, after being tutored by Cam Ellis-Yolmen, is proficient at the didgeridoo.

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