Mitchell Lewis is one of those people that so many of us are envious of.

The 20-year-old is a sporting prodigy; one that excels at just about any sport he has a crack at.

In addition to being an incredibly promising footballer – one that was this week named the Round 19 NAB AFL Rising Star nominee following his three goals in Hawthorn's win over Geelong - Lewis plays golf off scratch and scored a hole-in-one when he was just 15.

A year later, Lewis – an excellent fast-medium bowler - was called up to play district cricket for Carlton's second XI and finished the 2014-15 Premier Cricket season with 17 scalps.

Thankfully for Hawthorn fans, Lewis chose to pursue a footy career.

"It was a tough decision; I went through stages growing up where cricket was my favourite sport," Lewis told SEN.com.au.

"Golf was just a hobby, but I loved cricket and footy equally. It was footy in winter and cricket in summer.

"I got to 16, which is when most guys have to choose, and went with footy."

Lewis was a Richmond tragic and Matthew Richardson was his hero, while it was left arm pace ace Mitchell Johnson he idolised on the cricket field, largely because they both bowled quick and swung the ball.

"I enjoyed footy a little bit more so I went down that path," the 20-year-old explained.

"There's definitely no regrets, I'm loving my time with Hawthorn."

Despite the time difference not being friendly for an elite sportsman, Lewis said he would keep an eye on Australia's upcoming quest to retain the Ashes in England.

"Yeah, definitely, I'll watch it when I can. I still love watching my cricket, I love watching golf, as well," he said.

Lewis started his football journey with the Whittlesea Junior Football Club, before going on to play for the Calder Cannons in the NAB League. He became the first Whittlesea local to be drafted to the AFL when Hawthorn selected him with pick 76 in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft.

Hawthorn recruiting manager Graham Wright said on draft day: "Mitch is a tall forward who can pitch in a bit in the ruck.

"Another one who is really competitive, marks the ball really well.

"He is a project player and still very raw.

"He is a scratch golfer and an outstanding junior cricketer as well, so he's been really good at a couple of sports.

"We think that will be a real upside."

Lewis, who stands 198cm and weighs 95kg, made his debut in round nine last year and has played a further 10 games.

He was instrumental in Hawthorn's 24-point win against Geelong last Sunday, finishing with three goals, 15 disposals, seven score involvements and two goal assists.

He has booted 15 goals from nine games in 2019, including 10 in the past four.

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