In summation...
In just his second season of football, Mills continued to showcase the traits that won him the AFL Rising Star Award in 2016.
His courage when flying for the football once again shone through while solidifying his role across the half-back line.
During the early part of the season, with a number of senior players in the forward line or out injured, it was the leadership of Mills that came to the forefront as the 20-year-old took it upon himself to take charge.
He exudes a calmness and assuredness with the footy and has formed an important relationship with his fellow defenders in his two seasons at the Club.
His best match of the season came against Essendon in Round 14, Mills collecting 26 disposals and nine marks.
Expect this emerging leader continue his consistency heading into his third season of football in season 2018.
What the numbers say...
Games: 24
Goals: 1
Kicks: 267
H’balls: 148
Disposals: 415
Clearances: 19
Marks: 121
Tackles: 59
Inside 50s: 46
AFL Fantasy: 1,526 (69.4 average)
Supercoach: 1,613 (73.3 average)
Best performance...
Round 14 v Essendon at the SCG
In the match of the season, the heart-stopping thriller against the Bombers, Mills stood tall for the entire contest across the back line. The youngster finished the match with a season-high 26 disposals and nine marks, combined with five inside 50s and five rebound 50s. He received 45 of a possible 50 votes from the coaches in the Bob Skilton Medal count that match.
What they said...
“It’s such a different year to your first year, obviously, because you’ve been in the system and have a couple of games under your belt. You’re forever learning, you’re never content with where you’re footy is at, and that’s how I look at it. It was great to play (in defence) again, we have great synergy down there."
- Callum Mills in his season review on SwansTV
In pictures...
Sam Naismith checks on his teammate after Mills' incident with Melbourne's Tom Bugg.
Callum Mills goes back with the flight to take a sensational grab against Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.
Callum Mills thanks the SCG crowd after the Swans' Round 18 win against St Kilda.
