Mitch McGovern has played 80 games for the Blues since arriving at the Club from the Crows at the end of 2018.
Having played the majority of his career as a forward (kicking 109 career goals), McGovern made the switch to the backline following the 2021 season, filling a gap alongside teammate Jacob Weitering.
McGovern slotted seamlessly into the back half, with his intercept marking and aerial work big assets of his game.
After struggling with injury, the 30-year-old has been able to put together strong back-to-back seasons, including a full pre-season in 2025.
With the addition of Addison in September, McGovern is now a father of three, with daughter Margot and son Hamish regular fixtures at the IKON Park, along with wife Kirsten.
