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Ahead of the Brisbane game on the weekend we were fortunate enough to spend some time with young defender Seamus Mitchell.

Mitchell opened up to us on a wide ranging manner of topics including:

* The build up to getting drafted and the draft itself;

* Injuries and a tough start at the club;

* Getting delisted and being re-drafted;

* Cracking it into the seniors for Gather round and playing so close to home;

* Cementing his spot in the side;

* The incredible support team around him;

* Plus numbers, the mispronunciation of his name and much much more!

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