GOODBYE MITCH CLARK

[What 18,810]

I love how nobody has a clue whats happening, same with the Dangerfield stuff

Roos and PJ will be working their magic behind closed doors and will no doubt pull a surprise or 2 out of their hats that will continue to make the club stronger

Feels good to finally have professionals running the club

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I love how nobody has a clue whats happening, same with the Dangerfield stuff

Roos and PJ will be working their magic behind closed doors and will no doubt pull a surprise or 2 out of their hats that will continue to make the club stronger

Feels good to finally have professionals running the club

Either that or there is nothing to talk about until trade week starts.

[timmyo64 44]

already been done

[biggestred 5,237]

this annoys me. If he has done the dirty on us, why are we protecting his 'good name'. We should be tearing strips off him. He deserves villification

because we are better than that.

[hardtack 10,859]

Sydney people do not care for AFL, so Clark would fly under the radar there. He would not have the media all over him and he would be able to manage his 'depression' a little better.

Nonsense.

[bing181 9,424]

because we are better than that.

And because we want as much in return as we can get, and driving down his value isn't going to help that.

[Macca 17,113]

I reckon the club is handling this whole Clark saga quite well and our plan could work out to a nicety. It seems that Jackson & Roos are using their vast years of experience in order to get the best possible deal for the club.

Our plan from the start might have been to get a 4th round draft pick for Clark (as a starting point) That pick could, in theory, be banked and then let the other clubs get in a mini bidding war (as opposed to a major bidding war for an A grader like Dangerfield)

Blindsided? ... maybe we saw things coming this time?

If we can believe the hype, a straight swap for Lumumba is now on the cards and that's a hell of a lot better result than a 4th round draft pick. The Pies may have arrived at this decision in order to get an early settlement with our club.

Of course, nothing has been confirmed so it's all guess work here.

In effect, we could end up with Lumumba for nothing (let's face it, not many of us were expecting Clark to play again) Although ... I reckon we might have to sweeten the deal a little to get it done.

[Demoneyes 562]

A little birdy told me today that "a straight swap" is not the deal "we" are looking for. Apparently we want more for Clark, and it is more a draft pick situation. If Lumumba is to be included it is to also involve an exchange of draft picks.

[Macca 17,113]

A little birdy told me today that "a straight swap" is not the deal "we" are looking for. Apparently we want more for Clark, and it is more a draft pick situation. If Lumumba is to be included it is to also involve an exchange of draft picks.

And might that be because there's interest in Clark elsewhere? Or perceived interest ...

To be brutally honest, I don't see Clark playing much footy going forward ... if he does, he does. Once he's not our player, the care factor becomes zero. We need to concern ourselves with stuff that we can control. He wants out so play hard ball and get the best deal. He's played 4 games in 2 and a half years and is injury prone.

Lumumba on the other hand is ready to go. I couldn't care less about Lumumba's beliefs and him having a strong stance on various matters - that's none of my business. Footy clubs are made up of all types and in the end, the players just get on with it. The bloke can play good footy and rarely misses games. He would strengthen our side quite a lot and would be a walk-up start.

[Demon Stalwart 255]

The AFL Stated that Melbourne may be able to trade Mitch Clark for another player or a draft pick and will receive a compensation pick if they lose any players to free agency.

It seems we will be looked after at least in some areas as far as free agency is involved, at least I hope so

It also seems the AFL knows more then they are letting on in specific terms , to me this says we wont be left short as far as Clark is concerned .

But it also says to me the Likelihood of Clark staying on is negligible.

"Peanuts to the ready" !

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

I love how nobody has a clue whats happening, same with the Dangerfield stuff

Roos and PJ will be working their magic behind closed doors and will no doubt pull a surprise or 2 out of their hats that will continue to make the club stronger

Feels good to finally have professionals running the club

somehow I have a feeling the Dangerfield thing will not pan out and then BAM! Roos will open his other hand and have something awesome in it it that nobody saw coming

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

The AFL Stated that Melbourne may be able to trade Mitch Clark for another player or a draft pick and will receive a compensation pick if they lose any players to free agency.

It seems we will be looked after at least in some areas as far as free agency is involved, at least I hope so

It also seems the AFL knows more then they are letting on in specific terms , to me this says we wont be left short as far as Clark is concerned .

But it also says to me the Likelihood of Clark staying on is negligible.

"Peanuts to the ready" !

Receiving compensation for losing a player through free agency is awarded to all teams, not just Melbourne.

[monoccular 17,642]

From the HUN: 'It is understood the Pies are buoyed by Clark’s progress since last month flagging his desire to revive his career next season.

The Magpies believe it is Clark’s preference to play at Collingwood but the club will wait on the results of further health and wellbeing tests before finalising negotiations with Melbourne in next month’s trade period.'

So a guy with / recovering from depression wants to play under Buckley ???? Maybe keep under the radar so play for Collingwood?? LOL !!

A little birdy told me today that "a straight swap" is not the deal "we" are looking for. Apparently we want more for Clark, and it is more a draft pick situation. If Lumumba is to be included it is to also involve an exchange of draft picks.

What sort of "little biddy"? A black and white one ??

[jabberwocky 2,301]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/former-demon-mitch-clark-close-to-deciding-on-his-preferred-new-afl-club-20140924-10li4y.html

Ok.

Apparently Clark is a free agent now. Shopping around for the best deal and the right "fit", as long as they are in finals contention.

Edited September 24, 2014 by jabberwocky

[Ethan Tremblay 31,243]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/former-demon-mitch-clark-close-to-deciding-on-his-preferred-new-afl-club-20140924-10li4y.html

Love the headline "..deciding on his preferred new afl club."

Good riddens you self absorbed loser.

[bush demon 2,163]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/former-demon-mitch-clark-close-to-deciding-on-his-preferred-new-afl-club-20140924-10li4y.html

Ok.

Apparently Clark is a free agent now. Shopping around for the best deal and the right "fit", as long as they are in finals contention.

That implies he is waiting to see what kind of offer Hawthorn come up with.

[binman 44,530]

Funny. It is now a given he is off. The only thing he owes dees fans is an explanation

[Dee1987 277]

age reporters are flogs!!!

[binman 44,530]

...and I suppose we're supposed to be grateful he wants us to get a good deal. I'd laugh if we forced him into the draft, if for no other reason then to shaft his moronic manager

[jabberwocky 2,301]

While I am not suggesting that Mitch has deliberately set out to manipulate the system, the situation he is in is certainly being exploited by his manager to get him to the club of his choice with the $ that he wants.

He is essentially a free agent. He is not contracted to MFC.

When his intentions become known it will be interesting to see the response from the club and the AFL.

Nothing was learned from the Mal Michael debacle. The system is still open to exploitation.

Edited September 24, 2014 by jabberwocky

[jabberwocky 2,301]

...and I suppose we're supposed to be grateful he wants us to get a good deal. I'd laugh if we forced him into the draft, if for no other reason then to shaft his moronic manager

I wonder if we will simply refuse to trade him.

What then will the AFL do, will we get compensated?

I wonder what PJ has planned?

[pantaloons 2,019]

While I am not suggesting that Mitch has deliberately manipulated the system,

Clark retires with two years left on his contract with a struggling club, comes back at the first available opportunity to play for a finals club. There's probably a lot we don't know about this story, but feel free to suggest it because it sure seems like it.

[dazzledavey36 55,867]

Haha who does this fog think he is?

preferred club in finals contention?

spare me Clark..

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Haha who does this fog think he is?

preferred club in finals contention?

spare me Clark..

Just further proof that the bloke doesn't have the courage, mental capacity or willingness to help a club get back up the ladder. He would rather take the easy route and get himself to a club that will make things easy for him. Good riddance.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

"Michael's actions are disgraceful and make a mockery of the AFL draft system that ensures club contracts are not at the mercy of players' hidden agendas or changing whims," Bowers said.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/mal-michael-move-peeves-lions/story-e6frf9if-1111112581259