GOODBYE MITCH CLARK

[dee-luded 2,959]

Clark for Josh Walker anyone? Looks reasonable from what I've seen him and surely Clark will be taking his spot

don't know him? Nathan Vardy? whats James Toohey like, anyone?

[Strapping Young Lad 227]

Why didn't Dunn tell us why the hell Clark wants out, rather than pot the supporters who, if we don't like the club anymore there is no club. This whole saga is one giant circle jerk, with no one knowing what we are jerking over! Every one has leads on it, I like the one involving Clark on a grassy knoll wearing a collinder on his head. But I am tired of not know what is the reason for our former spear head to wanting to leave our club. If it was beacause our boot studder was not pretty enough, then okay. But if he want to go to a team that is in the top 4 because red and blue make him sad well, Funk me that is softer than western star spreaderbull-sh!te butter. I just want answers...

Edited September 30, 2014 by Strapping Young Lad

[dee-luded 2,959]

No [censored] way

the Bellarine Peninsular & West Coast are Magnificent, fishing surfing mermaids, whales. bluefins.

[dee-luded 2,959]

On SEN, The Ox believes Clark may be a straight swap for Travis Varcoe - outside speed with some polish. Thoughts?

aim a bit higher me thinks... if not, then younger for the long term.

[Pipefitter 2,159]

What an absolute disaster of a recruit.

[InVINCEable 358]

From the FB news item:

Lynden Jerkle Dunn: Some of the comments on here are sickening! It is disappointing that Mitch will be pursuing his AFL career at another club and yes I too am a little disgruntled at the decision. In saying that, I wouldn't wish what happened to Mitch and happens to so many others day in and day out upon anybody. I'm so glad he is well enough to try and pursue his dream of playing footy at the elite level and I will always think of him as a mate. Some comments especially from some demon faithful are distasteful and cowardly but I suppose so long as the few "Keyboard Warriors" have there say and hide behind there screens then life will go on. All the best brother!

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Kind of disappointing that he would bag out his own supporters yet stick up for someone leaving the club, I love Dunny, but i completely disagree with him on this, barely anyone was bagging him out it was more people being left disappointed that he left us like that. Whether it's his mate or not, I remember on the weekend in the Grand final, some of the Hawthorn players who are best mates with Buddy still gave it too him, including Gibson who knocked him over in front of the supporters to show where his heart lies. Not angry at Dunn, but very disappointed, especially considering that he got it wrong. Demon supporters are allowed to voice their opinions on him leaving, barely anyone said anything about his depression, and honestly, 6 months for someones depression to clear up is pretty fast, my father had it and had it for a while.

[dazzledavey36 54,947]

I have no issue with what Garlo had to say about Frawley and I'm surprised that anyone would.

What's he meant to say exactly? "I spit on him and his grave!!". They're close mates and that friendship extends beyond football. Get real.

If Chip doesn't want to be here, so be it. Garlo has utmost confidence with where the club is going. Most of us do too. That's what matters.

Spot on P.

Glad to read a bit of common sense for once instead of the brainless half witted comments pushed around here.

[dee-luded 2,959]

News flash, Clark will be comfortably in their 22, so we should expect compensation that is also comfortably in their 22.

or the potential to be this. or a pick we can on-trade,,, or a young player with 1.5 - 2yrs work into him.

Edited September 30, 2014 by dee-luded

[P-man 13,366]

Kind of disappointing that he would bag out his own supporters yet stick up for someone leaving the club, I love Dunny, but i completely disagree with him on this, barely anyone was bagging him out it was more people being left disappointed that he left us like that. Whether it's his mate or not, I remember on the weekend in the Grand final, some of the Hawthorn players who are best mates with Buddy still gave it too him, including Gibson who knocked him over in front of the supporters to show where his heart lies. Not angry at Dunn, but very disappointed, especially considering that he got it wrong. Demon supporters are allowed to voice their opinions on him leaving, barely anyone said anything about his depression, and honestly, 6 months for someones depression to clear up is pretty fast, my father had it and had it for a while.

That is a strange analogy re Gibson on Buddy. I doubt Dunn will be giving Clark a cuddle if they are matched up on the field.

I'm absolutely filthy at Clark and Dunn's words don't change that. His perspective however, on face value, suggests that Clark's issues are legit. And like it or not, he would be better informed than anyone here. His view shouldn't be dismissed.

Edited September 30, 2014 by P-man

[dee-luded 2,959]

..or players are human just like you and me, with human feelings and emotions. I'd guess Dunny has more of an insight into Clark's circumstances than you or I...

very true, & they should also think of us & play for us as well.... very little is given back to the supporters.

One of the Scott brothers impressed me earlier this year (believe it or not ) when he said that players don't sacrifice anything to play AFL footy, but they invest in their careers. I am not sure that many players understand their privileged position, which often comes through in comments like this.

exactly R & Bb... very little is given back to ordinary supporters, but much is given both ways between corporates & players. the little guys just get walked past.

[InVINCEable 358]

That is a strange analogy re Gibson on Buddy. I doubt Dunn will be giving Clark a cuddle if they are matched up on the field.

I'm absolutely filthy at Clark and Dunn's words don't change that. His perspective however, on face value, suggests that Clark's issues are legit. And like it or not, he would be better informed than anyone here. His view shouldn't be dismissed.

I never once said that he wasn't depressed, and if he is more informed than us, why not share that with the people that pay his wages? Instead of bagging out upset supporters. Pretty disappointing.

[Undeeterred 3,124]

I never once said that he wasn't depressed, and if he is more informed than us, why not share that with the people that pay his wages? Instead of bagging out upset supporters. Pretty disappointing.

This shows a fairly overdeveloped sense of what you think you are entitled to as a simple club member.

[bing181 9,240]

Demon supporters are allowed to voice their opinions on him leaving ...

Big difference between "voicing your opinion" and resorting to offensive abuse.

Dunn wasn't commenting on what was expressed - which he even went so far as to support - but the way it was expressed.

[P-man 13,366]

I never once said that he wasn't depressed, and if he is more informed than us, why not share that with the people that pay his wages? Instead of bagging out upset supporters. Pretty disappointing.

I agree it's not a great look to be berating supporters and he probably should've steered clear altogether. But the fact he felt compelled to do so is interesting, I think. It may have just been a case of him taking umbrage with comments downplaying depression. Or maybe he really wanted to defend Clark and his situation. Hard to say.

What does appear clear is that Dunny sees this as black and white, or at least that's what he is portraying.

Most of us are seeing a lot of grey and trying to make sense of it without Clark looking like a snake, and coming up short.

Edited September 30, 2014 by P-man

[Surfer Dee 210]

Unfortunately for the club to come out and say what everyone is thinking would lead to a massive backlash. Not worth it. Trade him for what we can get and move on. Hope that he doesn't turn out to be as good as we know he can be. Hopefully the club can look back and say 'we dodged a bullet there'.

Needs a fresh start away from Melbourne... Shockingly not at St Kilda or Western Bulldogs. How convenient.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Did Dunn help pay for Clark's ridiculous 13 game (?) salary through membership, merchandise, donations, raffles, game attendance etc. like the rest of us?
Then that's fine, he is entitled to snarl at at Mitch's detractors. Oh wait...what?

[Macca 16,972]

The Cats would be hoping that Clark fits straight into their starting 22. In fact, you'd reckon that they'd be looking at playing him as a KPF for all of their games (ongoing) He wouldn't be going there as a depth player (not in their eyes anyway)

So, they should pay a fair price and the hierarchy at Melbourne should know what that price is. We need to drive a hard bargain and not with a view of offloading someone that we may not necessarily want.

It's a tricky one given his history but their 2nd round draft pick doesn't seem to be enough whereas their 1st round draft pick might be off limits. Their 1st round draft pick should be what we're aiming at as a sort of watered down ambit claim. Varcoe might be worth a punt if he's offered.

[InVINCEable 358]

This shows a fairly overdeveloped sense of what you think you are entitled to as a simple club member.

So first it's the Facebook page, and now it's Demonland, when will it be enough for you Dunny?

[InVINCEable 358]

Unfortunately for the club to come out and say what everyone is thinking would lead to a massive backlash. Not worth it. Trade him for what we can get and move on. Hope that he doesn't turn out to be as good as we know he can be. Hopefully the club can look back and say 'we dodged a bullet there'.

Needs a fresh start away from Melbourne... Shockingly not at St Kilda or Western Bulldogs. How convenient.

Hahahahaha

[Undeeterred 3,124]

So first it's the Facebook page, and now it's Demonland, when will it be enough for you Dunny?

Haha. Wow. Not quite - I would never wear a mo like he did. But seriously, do you think your employer is entitled to know everything about you just because they pay your wages? And that is an even more direct relationship than club member to club player.

[InVINCEable 358]

Haha. Wow. Not quite - I would never wear a mo like he did. But seriously, do you think your employer is entitled to know everything about you just because they pay your wages? And that is an even more direct relationship than club member to club player.

I think supporters should be told a bit more than what we're being told if someone has more insight on it.

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

It is an interesting one at least.

It seems like all the rumors and speculation is directed towards MC doing something irresponsible, causing instability in his life and provoking a more serious case of depression that could not be managed whilst playing. But who knows, maybe it is all speculation.

MFC don't seem to be too upset with him leaving, every press conference and comment is painted with a very carefree attitude towards his departure. This further points towards an irresponsible act in his life (that may include something or someone at the FC) and the MFC wanting him out. Again, there are no facts to support this yet.

MFC have respected him, taken care of him (and his family), and more importantly, kept their mouth shut. If MC does not come out after the deal has been done and explains why he couldnt stay at the MFC, then we have a reason to be outraged and give him a '$cully like' reception everytime we see him.

Until then, bite your tongue 'landers, show some respect to a once much loved demon, wait a few weeks, then unleash hell on a potentially very cowardly man.

[InVINCEable 358]

It is an interesting one at least.

It seems like all the rumors and speculation is directed towards MC doing something irresponsible, causing instability in his life and provoking a more serious case of depression that could not be managed whilst playing. But who knows, maybe it is all speculation.

MFC don't seem to be too upset with him leaving, every press conference and comment is painted with a very carefree attitude towards his departure. This further points towards an irresponsible act in his life (that may include something or someone at the FC) and the MFC wanting him out. Again, there are no facts to support this yet.

MFC have respected him, taken care of him (and his family), and more importantly, kept their mouth shut. If MC does not come out after the deal has been done and explains why he couldnt stay at the MFC, then we have a reason to be outraged and give him a '$cully like' reception everytime we see him.

Until then, bite your tongue 'landers, show some respect to a once much loved demon, wait a few weeks, then unleash hell on a potentially very cowardly man.

Great post AODees, definitely going to follow you on this.

[Undeeterred 3,124]

I think supporters should be told a bit more than what we're being told if someone has more insight on it.

On what basis?

[SaberFang 7,151]

Well, Tom Scully will be relieved. Someone else has finally left the club on worse terms than him.

Edited September 30, 2014 by Lamashtu