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I wish Mitch all the best as far as his health. Should he however ever play AFL and it NOT be at the Dees then id be asking some questions. The first of which would be when you paying us back.

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it's a Grand New Flag it's a high flying flag... ;)

Don't know about high flying, but it will certainly flap, if Mitch plays with us next year.

It has been my view for a while now that he will, hope I am correct on this one.

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Just hypothetically , because I dont really think for a moment it would happen ( leaning towards realism here ) How would he rejoin the Dees ? What are the available paths to secure him ?

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Just hypothetically , because I dont really think for a moment it would happen ( leaning towards realism here ) How would he rejoin the Dees ? What are the available paths to secure him ?

Delisted free agent?

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Delisted free agent?

From AFL:

Primary List

Players delisted by a club are unrestricted free agents but a player who retires or delists himself is not eligible to be a free agent.

dont think that would work for us then

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Nothing would make me happier than to see Mitch back at the demons, he was probably the only complete player we had, great overhead mark, tackled hard , played hard and a beautiful kick for goal. Wishful thinking I know!

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From AFL:

Primary List

Players delisted by a club are unrestricted free agents but a player who retires or delists himself is not eligible to be a free agent.

dont think that would work for us then

It would sit a lot easier with a lot of people that if Mitch and the club felt that he is is a good enough space to continue his career, that the MFC ask the commission and the other clubs for permission to allow Mitch back onto our list rather than going to the Commission for a PP.

Didn't Essendon do something similar in regards to Ramanauskas?

I agree though that we can't just put him on the list as you point out.

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If, and its a big if, he wants to return to the AFL then we should ask the commission for a special dispensation for his return to Melbourne.

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If, and its a big if, he wants to return to the AFL then we should ask the commission for a special dispensation for his return to Melbourne.

And you can bet your bottom dollar that the Purple Headed Warrior will write an article opposing it.

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It would sit a lot easier with a lot of people that if Mitch and the club felt that he is is a good enough space to continue his career, that the MFC ask the commission and the other clubs for permission to allow Mitch back onto our list rather than going to the Commission for a PP.

Didn't Essendon do something similar in regards to Ramanauskas?

I agree though that we can't just put him on the list as you point out.

good point...precedent set. like to see the 4th Estate deride that!! Even morally barren EFC couldnt object

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He is in melbourne and training as some have said. He still loves the club, so I think if he plays at this level again, it will be for us.
Unless he moves lol, if he moves to perth any time soon, he clearly won't be playing for us.

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Not sure what to read into his training.. Obviously part of his rehab would be to engage in some exercise to help fill the void left by footy, give himself something to do and feel good about himself . Or he could be ramping it up for a comeback, who really knows.

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Just hypothetically , because I dont really think for a moment it would happen ( leaning towards realism here ) How would he rejoin the Dees ? What are the available paths to secure him ?

Just between you and I, he still appears on our website as a listed player.

I know I am a dreamer but I think it possible that the whole delisting story was just that , a story to help take the pressure off Mitch, and in kahoots with the AFL he will be able to play for us if he can return next year.

Dreaming, I know, but it could happen.

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Just between you and I, he still appears on our website as a listed player.

I know I am a dreamer but I think it possible that the whole delisting story was just that , a story to help take the pressure off Mitch, and in kahoots with the AFL he will be able to play for us if he can return next year.

I posted that quite a while ago.

I think you are correct, except that the AFL had anything to do with it.

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Just between you and I, he still appears on our website as a listed player.

I know I am a dreamer but I think it possible that the whole delisting story was just that , a story to help take the pressure off Mitch, and in kahoots with the AFL he will be able to play for us if he can return next year.

Dreaming, I know, but it could happen.

Tell him, he's dreamin'

(straight to the poolroom for you Mandee)

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-04-08/demon-clark-retires

Article above states Mitch will remain on the list until seasons end and then delisted.

I suggest this move still leaves the door open???

Just between you and I, he still appears on our website as a listed player.

I know I am a dreamer but I think it possible that the whole delisting story was just that , a story to help take the pressure off Mitch, and in kahoots with the AFL he will be able to play for us if he can return next year.

Dreaming, I know, but it could happen.

I posted that quite a while ago.

I think you are correct, except that the AFL had anything to do with it.

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Thats interesting

In that scenario he can come to us (or any other team - shudder) as a delisted free agent

I see it more as the option of not having to delist him at all if all and sundry deem he is ready to go again :-)

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Mitch will always be my man crush, and I'd love for him to play for us next year.

However if the last few years of footy have taught me anything it's that the MFC is not conducive to one's mental health.

I'd rather he played for another team for his own sake than risk relapse in the dead culture mire that our club has become.

Having said that, if the current admin manages to improve the environment around the club then it'd be great to have him back.

As much as it pains supporters, if he's better served by playing for someone else then it's just something we'll have to live with.

His well being has to be the priority over the club.

I miss watching him on the field. He was magic.

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I think how significant a loss Mitch is will be a big factor in our potential priority pick, easily our best forward, handy ruck a genuine game changer capable of kicking a big bag of goals and winning us a game

was a huge part of our structure and in my opinion our best player by some way

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if there is a chance of getting him back then keep him on the list on the long term injury list and that will allow you to promote a rookie just weeks we are one rookie short.

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Mitch will always be my man crush, and I'd love for him to play for us next year.

However if the last few years of footy have taught me anything it's that the MFC is not conducive to one's mental health.

I'd rather he played for another team for his own sake than risk relapse in the dead culture mire that our club has become.

What a very sad post to have to read.

( I wish I could disagree with you)

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Read on another thread that Ess re-drafted Ramanauskas in special circumstances....

PJ would be right on to that. Maybe that is where we are heading with Clark....

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Does anyone know where Mitch is currently residing? I think he may be back in W.A. and note that he is selling a lot of his photography gear yet still canvassing for photography work. Doesn't sit well with me and I fear he is still quite unsettled

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Does anyone know where Mitch is currently residing? I think he may be back in W.A.

was covered earlier

Living in melbourne and training hard

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