GOODBYE MITCH CLARK

[Coup Cooper 610]

If Mitch ends up wanting to go to the Pies (which seems likely based on the reports to date) then I'd be pretty confident predicting Harry L to the Dees

The Pies will have to commit their first pick to that Moore who is a Father Son selection? so it seems like a player swap is the most likely outcome. Or he may go as a FA and we might get a first round compo, which wouldn't be the worst result either

Sad times with all this Mitch stuff - I really wanted him to come back to the Dees... Time to move on

Id love to see dees get a pick slightly ahead of

The pies and go bang.. Fcuk you we'll take Moore!

[Redleg 40,395]

Id love to see dees get a pick slightly ahead of

The pies and go bang.. Fcuk you we'll take Moore!

But they will just take him at their pick.

[Fat Tony 5,188]

I think the AFL should preclude Clark from entering the draft for the life of his former contract. He should be forced to re-sign a new contract with us, be traded or sit out for 12 months. Regardless of the depression issue, It sets a shocking precedent.

[daisycutter 29,439]

a depressing precedent

[Cheap Seats 3,310]

but he wouldn't be a FA or UFA

could only come under some special on-the-run afl compo ruling if he walked without a trade

uncharted waters

Sorry yeh should have mentioned if he just walked.... not a FA

We might get better consideration if Mitch just walks - but I reckon a swap is most likely now

Edited September 15, 2014 by Unleash Hell

[Moonshadow 17,578]

I can just picture the new poster graffiti when Mitch comes on board at Lexusland. Nothing is too low for them.

[Gorgoroth 12,783]

My hate will know no bounds.

No remark I will sling his way will be out of bounds.

Any one know where he lives?

Joking!

I already know...

Joking...

[ignition. 1,454]

I'd rather let him go to the draft then swap him for Labamba

Let both go to the draft.

[Ted Lasso 18,914]

Freo might enter the race suggestions the trade would be clarence and danyle Pearce

[chook fowler 19,302]

This whole fiasco fills me with disgust. Depression is no excuse for manipulation, lack of integrity and plain bad behaviour.

Collingwood are no better for being a party to it.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,013]

I still say we ask the AFL commission to let him go as a FA in exchange for tier 1 compensation. That's a much better result for us than a trade for the footballer formerly known as Harry O. We then have the option of either trading the pick for someone we really need or using it to pick up a top talent in the draft. Either result is better for us than the trade and Collingwood can't complain because they're picking him up for free as a FA. Assuming he doesn't flip and go to another club who offers him more money.

[Ted Lasso 18,914]

I still say we ask the AFL commission to let him go as a FA in exchange for tier 1 compensation. That's a much better result for us than a trade for the footballer formerly known as Harry O. We then have the option of either trading the pick for someone we really need or using it to pick up a top talent in the draft. Either result is better for us than the trade and Collingwood can't complain because they're picking him up for free as a FA. Assuming he doesn't flip and go to another club who offers him more money.

I think they would be tempted, they know we are getting screwed bigtime and essentially it gives us the benefit of a PP without them copping the heat for giving us one, picks 2,3 and 4 would be just what the doctor ordered for us and I doubt anyone would really question it.

[PaulRB 6,305]

Be interesting to hear the AFL's thoughts on Mitch wanting out, especially if they were involved in his 'depression' and 'retirement' earlier in the year. Granting him early FA status, while helping the MFC out, also gives Mitch what he wants, which might stick in the AFL's craw...

Edited September 15, 2014 by PaulRB

[Jaded No More 68,690]

Depression or no depression, Clark is beginning to look a lot like a selfish, self centred [censored] and it's highly disappointing.
Guess this is what you get for helping someone out. A big slap in the face.

I wish him and Collingwood no mutual success.

Ugh, people suck!

[Red Demon 67]

As I've said before, no one was complaining when he came to us in the first place even though he asked the Lions to trade him as he wanted to be closer to his sick grandmother in Perth. Funny what a bit of extra cash will do.

He is a deceptive and greedy man. Depression or no depression, he has history on this front.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,136]

Depression or no depression, Clark is beginning to look a lot like a selfish, self centred [censored] and it's highly disappointing.

Guess this is what you get for helping someone out. A big slap in the face.

I wish him and Collingwood no mutual success.

Ugh, people suck!

We are in accord Jaded! My post 2912 refers.

[Moonshadow 17,578]

Ugh, people suck!

We are in accord Jaded! My post 2912 refers.

Yeah, right on! Alpaca's rule.

[Dr. Gonzo 23,900]

What Clark is doing is far worse than what Scully did - and that's saying something.

[daisycutter 29,439]

I think they would be tempted, they know we are getting screwed bigtime and essentially it gives us the benefit of a PP without them copping the heat for giving us one, picks 2,3 and 4 would be just what the doctor ordered for us and I doubt anyone would really question it.

even if they manufactured a ruling of being FA he would need to get a contract of $500,00+ pa for at least 4 years to get band 1 compo

can't see someone taking that risk

[olisik 4,060]

We should get a band 1 ppl for him. Picks 2 3 n 4 sounds like alot but imagine Hawks losing Lake and Roughhead, or Richmond losing Riewoldt and Rance, Richards/Franklin, Talia/Tex, Fletcher/Daniher, Firrito/Petrie ect

Any team would take a big hit losing a FF and FB in the same ofr season. Big big compensation is warranted. Hardest positions to find quality players in.

Edited September 15, 2014 by olisik

[Hal Anger 26]

My preferred outcome would be he some how has to sit next year out and during that time he loses interest in playing football again. Thus [censored] himself and Collingwood in one go.

[Bring Back Barassi 552]

i still cant believe this is happening.

[Biffen 12,936]

Persona non grateful.

Wish him no luck whatsoever in the future.

Whatever money he make he will blow or lose quickly i hope.

His manager needs a good smack too.

[Meggs 585]

I wish we could trade him for Carlisle

[Moonshadow 17,578]

We should get a band 1 ppl for him. Picks 2 3 n 4 sounds like alot but imagine Hawks losing Lake and Roughhead, or Richmond losing Riewoldt and Rance, Richards/Franklin, Talia/Tex, Fletcher/Daniher, Firrito/Petrie ect

Any team would take a big hit losing a FF and FB in the same ofr season. Big big compensation is warranted. Hardest positions to find quality players in.

Mitch hasn't played much footy in 3 yrs, all the others you mention are currently playing and healthy (though Fletch may retire). Mitch is worth very little based upon where he is currently at and where he has come from. He's a big risk for any club to take on and the chances of him even playing senior footy again are slim IMO. Assuming he goes elsewhere, whatever we can get for him is a bonus.