Experienced forward Tyrone Mitchell has joined the Kiama Power in a move which is set to bolster the club’s premiership chances.
The Irymple junior completed a transfer from Inner West last month, following the signing of Mitchell’s good friend and Navy colleague Jack Eastwood.
Known for his explosive and dynamic playing style and goal-scoring ability, the 27-year-old will become the fifth Royal Australian Navy representative player in Kiama men’s playing list this season – alongside Jack Eastwood, Odin Brown, Luke Vallence and Max Whiticker.
Playing his junior football with the Irymple Eagles in Victoria’s Sunraysia Football Netball League, Mitchell progressed to play 96 games for the senior club and won a first grade premiership in 2019.
Mitchell then moved to Melbourne due to his work commitments, finishing runner-up in the Cerberus Bulldogs best and fairest votes in 2021, followed by a move to Sydney where he continued to play with the Inner West Magpies.
With 127 senior games experience, the crafty forward will bolster the Power as they look to become a premiership contender again.
Kiama Power men’s assistant coach and Navy head coach, Sean Byrne, welcomed Mitchell to the club.
“We are delighted to welcome Tyrone to the Power,” Byrne said.
“We identified Tyrone as someone that has the ability to be a match winner and after undergoing a thorough recruitment strategy, we believe he will add great value to our team.
“Having watched Tyrone closely from his time in the Navy football program and witnessing how loved he is by his teammates, I’m very excited about his potential to thrive here in Kiama in the Power environment.”
Mitchell’s first game for Kiama is scheduled for 24th May when the club hosts Sir Doug Nicholls Round at Bonaira Oval.