Mitchell and the Hawks are on the cusp of announcing a fresh contract to remain coach until the end of 2030. "I love Hawthorn and I'm sure there will be something coming out about it soon enough," Mitchell told reporters on Thursday. Mitchell, under contract until the end of next year, is widely tipped to sign a three-year extension. The 43-year-old took over as Hawks coach at the end of 2021 in a messy succession from Alastair Clarkson. But Clarkson accelerated the handover amid tension with Mitchell, who played in four Hawthorn flags coached by Clarkson.