Mitchell was successful in being promoted to the squad to participate in the Live-In Camp and is one of 12 field umpires to be selected from across NSW and the ACT. Mitchell was initially a part of the Northern Junior Umpiring Squad and gained selection on the back of strong performances in the series of matches he umpired in Sydney and Newcastle last month.

Like the players, Mitchell will be subject to testing, activities and coaching sessions as a part of the week long Umpiring Development Academy, hosted by State Umpiring Manager, Graham Glassford.

The AFL North Coast league congratulates Mitchell on his achievement.

The full squad is as listed (with boundary and goal umpires also participating in the carnival):-