INTERVIEW: Mitch Harris - 07 October 2026
Summary
The FIVEAA Sports Show welcomes Mitch Harris, a top AFL draft prospect and South Australian number one choice, to discuss his standout season. Harris reflects on his tough-as-nails finals campaign with the Eagles, where he played through pneumonia, and his journey from Kalina to the Adelaide junior system. The conversation covers his combine experiences, his development as a modern key defender inspired by Josh Worrall, and the pressure of being compared to elite talents like Rankin and Rosie.
Topics discussed
Introduction of Mitch Harris and his AFL draft status
Balancing school, under-18s, and Eagles commitments
Reflections on the Eagles finals campaign
Playing through pneumonia and toughness
Life on the farm in Kalina
Family support and early influences
Progression through the Eagles junior system
Developing defensive fundamentals and craft
Combine experience and ankle injury
School basketball grand finals and injury
Clubs spoken to during the combine
Interviews and uncertainty about draft status
Height, growth potential, and draft expectations
Playing style and Josh Worrell comparison
Transition from midfielder to defender
Comparison to past top prospects
Cooking skills and living away from home
Closing remarks and advice for the wait
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