Mitch Knevitt


Mitchell Knevitt is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League.
Geelong selected Knevitt with pick 25 in the 2021 [AFL draft]. Knevitt made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2022 AFL season against GWS as the medical sub.

Junior career

Knevitt was educated at Grovedale College. In 2021, he finished first in the Geelong Falcons best-and-fairest, ousting fellow future draftee Cooper Whyte.
Knevitt was described as a "unique prospect" with great contested marking ability and athleticism for a tall. Knevitt was identified by AFL recruiters ahead of the 2021 AFL draft, eventually being selected by Geelong with pick 25.

AFL career

Knevitt made his debut in Round 8 of the 2022 AFL season, getting the call up as the medical sub after a late change. Knevitt continued his rise throughout the 2023 AFL season, playing 8 games and kicking 2 goals.