This year's Brownlow Medal favourite leads the Hawks in most areas, including leading the league in disposals and clearances. The clearances aspect of that is especially crucial, as the Hawks are ranked 15th in the competition for clearances per game. Mitchell is also ranked in the top ten for tackles in the competition.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Tom Mitchell of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the round 18 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Hawthorn Hawks at Etihad Stadium on July 22, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)