GOODBYE MITCH CLARK

[Leoncelli_36 2,264]

I asked him a few questions on Instagram and then he blocked me, what a liar and a [censored] bloke this bloke turned out to be

[Moneider96 1,045]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:47, beelzebub said:

I essentially agree with you. Ive known this dark cloud also. Nothing youd ever want to wish upon another and as such there are various paths to it . Few out.

He may well have endured some misery etc and may well have become depressed ( what Demon hasnt ) but a lot of this looks like it ran to a script. I might not have. In a way it ,to me , doesnt matter as that doesnt go to how an honourable person would act.

Theres a lot that isnt right about all of this.

I think depression is entirely relative. There are no specific circumstances which can attract it. I've had a friend who was legitimately depressed for a reason which I would generally think is no big deal...So I'm not going to say that he faked it...But I do reckon that he had a change in mind about Melbourne once he started recovering. I think he wants to completely detach from the past, so leaving Melbourne to go home to Perth, in my opinion is completely reasonable. However, if he went to another Melbourne club, it would raise suspicions that he is just in it for the money...making him justifiably...a total C U N T

[beelzebub 23,392]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:49, jumbo returns said:

Not sure if his body will hold up, let alone his mind.

He's injury prone and the Lions were excited to say sayonara.

I'll miss him, but Tommy Mac will stitch him up.

be worth the 2 weeks to stomp his foot and whack his back

theres still somewhere deep down that hopes its all a load of cobblers but its really only about an .01% thing

As they say youre either with us ...or agin us...and if youre agin us ...then.............XXXX you !!!

[WhyAlwaysMe 237]

cured in 5 months, forget about football should be a professional for Mantheorapy.

[Pirlo 813]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:52, Leoncelli_36 said:

I asked him a few questions on Instagram and then he blocked me, what a liar and a [censored] bloke this bloke turned out to be

Were they offensive questions, can we get some quotes?

[Real Demon 232]

Really couldn't care less what happens to Mitch Clark.

Risky proposition throwing money at him to land him in the first place.

Then plays 15 games for us.............15!

Sure.........he showed some quality for us when he got on the park, but hardly a 200+ game club legend to get upset about.

Pick 12 we would have butchered in 2011 anyway, so no loss there..........key is getting the best possible pick if he plays on elsewhere..........then make that pick count.

Who wants a player who doesn't want to be there anyway.

Like Frawley, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem, so p15s off!!!

[Pirlo 813]

mitchclarkI wasn't aware that I made an announcement. @fitwisedon't comment on things you know nothing about

[Moneider96 1,045]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:56, budge said:

cured in 5 months, forget about football should be a professional for Mantheorapy.

hahah

[beelzebub 23,392]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:56, budge said:

cured in 5 months, forget about football should be a professional for Mantheorapy.

Its a bloody miracle no less isnt is ?

[beelzebub 23,392]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:58, Pirlo said:

mitchclarkI wasn't aware that I made an announcement. @fitwisedon't comment on things you know nothing about

for us dinosaurs can you expand pls

[Pirlo 813]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:59, beelzebub said:

for us dinosaurs can you expand pls

What he wrote on instagram to some guy whose comment is no longer there. Perhaps the earlier poster?

[w00dy 146]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:30, PugtheMagician said:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-09-07/dees-want-say-in-clarks-plans-for-2015

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Although the terms of his release remain confidential, there are a number of scenarios under the draft rules that could be played out if Clark commits to seeking a place on an AFL list in 2015:

• If Clark decided on a 2015 comeback before October 31, Melbourne could theoretically enter negotiations to re-contract him. However, it is understood that Clark is unlikely to seek this option.

• Melbourne could trade him to another club before the trade deadline ends on October 16, if an arrangement suitable to both parties was found.

• Alternatively, Melbourne could delist him by the deadline of October 31.

If Melbourne delists Clark, his options would then depend on the terms of his release that were negotiated in April:

• If Clark had officially retired as part of his release from Melbourne, he must make his way to another club via either the draft or pre-season draft.

• If he did not retire then he could become a delisted free agent and be picked up by a club of his choice.

What happens if you don't like any of these options? Because the way its playing out thus far he has no interest in negotiating with the MFC or there would be no need to go to the media.

I don't think this is necessarily correct.

If a player is not de-listed by the club voluntarily, i.e. the club wants to contract them but they refuse, and they're not eligible to for free agency, then have to enter the draft in order to go to another club. So Mitch won't ever be a de-listed free agent.

The interesting thing with Mitch is, if he technically retired, and the Mal Michael clause is in his contract, he won't be allowed to enter the draft like Michael did, as he'd be in breach of contract.

So if we made the deal properly earlier in the year, the ONLY way he can get to another club is through a trade. He could only enter the draft if we consent to it, which I doubt we would.

[jumbo returns 6,744]

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  On 07/09/2014 at 11:57, Real Demon said:

Really couldn't care less what happens to Mitch Clark.

Risky proposition throwing money at him to land him in the first place.

Then plays 15 games for us.............15!

Sure.........he showed some quality for us when he got on the park, but hardly a 200+ game club legend to get upset about.

Pick 12 we would have butchered in 2011 anyway, so no loss there..........key is getting the best possible pick if he plays on elsewhere..........then make that pick count.

Who wants a player who doesn't want to be there anyway.

Like Frawley, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem, so p15s off!!!

Just add him to the 'trauma list' that is the life of a MFC supporter.

Hopefully, we'll trade hard.

[Leoncelli_36 2,264]

I just said that he had upset a lot of people with the news leaked by his manager and that demons fans felt let down. He then fired back at another poster who said much the same with "don't comment on stuff you know nothing about". Then I said that it would be nice for him to deny the reports of Ralph then and maybe he could make a statement. After that he deleted and blocked me. Pathetic, you can read the thread if u go to his Instagram, look at his most recent photo

[Pates 9,695]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:52, Leoncelli_36 said:

I asked him a few questions on Instagram and then he blocked me, what a liar and a [censored] bloke this bloke turned out to be

I really had to laugh at this. "As an Instagram follower I am entitle to have my questions answered!"

I'm sure you weren't bagaring but that comment was just so funny.

[Fork 'em 7,052]

  On 07/09/2014 at 11:51, Clint Bizkit said:

When he retired he was very much into his photography, I just think that things have changed but sadly the impression is that they no longer involve the Melbourne Football Club.

Yeah, it's easier to prance about taking pics of your missus when ya got some fool supplementing your income to the tune of 700k a year.

[daisycutter 29,989]

surely if he signed an arrangement with mfc based on his retirement and he decides not to retire he voids the arrangement whatever it was

this means it reverts to the original contract which runs to 2015

this then gives us two options - trade or keep on list

if he stays on list he has to fulfil obligations like training, be available for selection etc. if not then no payments

keeping him on list also may not be as expensive as you think as he had a massive front loaded contract

on a similar note when mal michaels "unretired" himself and switched clubs it was reported the afl changed the rules to prevent/penalise such activities

does anyone know what these changes were?

one wonders where the afl sits on this. will probably make it up on the run anyway

[Pates 9,695]

I'm wishing Melbourne had put a non-compete clause into his retirement agreement. Hindsights 20/20 though and I think we felt in good faith if he was to return it would be with us.

[Yossarian 1,820]

I imagine there's something going on behind the scenes or he would've said something already. Strange situation, but people are jumping at shadows at the moment.

I'm gonna sleep on it.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

  On 07/09/2014 at 12:03, Leoncelli_36 said:

I just said that he had upset a lot of people with the news leaked by his manager and that demons fans felt let down. He then fired back at another poster who said much the same with "don't comment on stuff you know nothing about". Then I said that it would be nice for him to deny the reports of Ralph then and maybe he could make a statement. After that he deleted and blocked me. Pathetic, you can read the thread if u go to his Instagram, look at his most recent photo

i just read. Some girl called you a "weenie". I laughed.

Then i cried, because this all sucks.

[Mad_Melbourne 877]

  On 07/09/2014 at 12:03, Leoncelli_36 said:

I just said that he had upset a lot of people with the news leaked by his manager and that demons fans felt let down. He then fired back at another poster who said much the same with "don't comment on stuff you know nothing about". Then I said that it would be nice for him to deny the reports of Ralph then and maybe he could make a statement. After that he deleted and blocked me. Pathetic, you can read the thread if u go to his Instagram, look at his most recent photo

Look I don't think there is any appropriate forum to have a go at people, but social media is probably the least.

Everyone here takes media with a grain of salt, but as soon as something that supposes a negative action it must be true. If he wants to play football good on the guy, and here is hoping that he is definitely keeping the MFC in future plans

[jumbo returns 6,744]

Surely the club can seek legal advice to get monies refunded?

[Biffen 12,949]

  On 07/09/2014 at 12:08, jumbo returns said:

Surely the club can seek legal advice to get monies refunded?

Somehow i don't think sales of the photos of the Blonde will cover it,

[Melb16 493]

Do people really think harassing him via social media is a great idea? It's been 10 hours and people here have wound themselves into a state of paranoia.

Just like Frawley, lots of people savaging him before a comment/decision has been made.

Calm down, wait for an announcement from his camp. As many rational people on here have already said, there has been no quote from his manager saying it won't be at MFC.

[jumbo returns 6,744]

  On 07/09/2014 at 12:10, Biffen said:

Somehow i don't think sales of the photos of the Blonde will cover it,

Whatever inner context that has in your head, I don't get in.

Care to elaborate?