HOW do you break into a red-hot Sydney team that has won its past five games by an average margin of 39 points?

Accumulate 64 disposals in the NEAFL, of course.

That was what Tom Mitchell did on Saturday during the Swans’ 131-point demolition of Eastlake at Manuka Oval.

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The 20-year-old, who is the son of Sydney Best and Fairest winner Barry Mitchell, produced one of the great individual games that had Champion Data statisticians reaching for the record books.

Mitchell’s final numbers were unbelievable: 28 kicks and 36 handballs for 64 disposals — of which 50 were effective and 24 contested — 12 clearances, five tackles, 14 marks, 16 hardball gets, 24 handball receives and 14 inside 50s.

He did some damage on the scoreboard too, booting four goals and finishing with four assists and 22 score involvements.

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media_camera Mitchell will be hoping to play against Geelong in Round 11. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

And for all those owners who sacked Mitchell at some stage over the past month, he had 269 SuperCoach points.

The midfielder lost his place in the senior line-up following the Swans’ disappointing loss to North Melbourne in Round 4.

Interestingly, the Swans have won every game since Mitchell was forced out due to an ankle injury.

However it will be difficult for coach John Longmire and the Swans’ match committee to ignore Mitchell’s performance

The Swans will enjoy the week off before hosting Geelong at the SCG on a Thursday night in Round 11.