Geelong selected Knevitt with pick 25 in the 2021 AFL draft. Knevitt made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2022 AFL season against GWS as the medical sub.[1]
Knevitt was described as a "unique prospect" with great contested marking ability and athleticism for a tall.[3] Knevitt was identified by AFL recruiters ahead of the 2021 AFL draft,[4] eventually being selected by Geelong with pick 25.[5]
AFL career
Knevitt made his debut in Round 8 of the 2022 AFL season,[3] getting the call up as the medical sub after a late change. Knevitt continued his rise throughout the 2023 AFL season,[3] playing 8 games and kicking 2 goals.
↑Young, Lachlan (21 November 2021). "Geelong Falcons AFL Draft hope Cooper Whyte could have been elite basketballer". Geelong Advertiser. Nationwide News Pty Ltd.