2009, August 19, Western Australian photo and story of Tom Mitchell and Barry Mitchell.  Headline is “Young Tom may Swan about, just like his Dad”.  Tom Mitchell (16) hopes to follow his father Tom into the AFL.  WA football got more than it bargained for when Fremantle appointed Tom Mitchell as assistant coach last year.   The State also picked up a hidden gem with Mitchell’s eldest son Tom.   Tom is a highly credentialed mid-fielder and has rocketed through the junior ranks to win the under 16 most valuable player at the Australian titles.  Barry Mitchell played 170 games for Swans so Tom can select to play for Swans under the father and son rule.