GOODBYE MITCH CLARK

[Ethan Tremblay 30,856]

First thoughts on ballbag Barrett's comments are slight anger, then I remember it is Barrett.

That conniving rat will turn a whisper into a headline to get his name out there.

He has no idea what Clark wants and if or where he'll be playing next year.

Barrett should shut his mouth out of respect for Clark and his rehabilitation process. He retired to ease the pressure of a comeback and I doubt Barrett's conjecture would help.

Edited September 7, 2014 by Ethan Tremblay

[Nasher 33,613]

If Clark returns in Melbourne but not for Melbourne then something has to have happened that we're not privy to. It makes no sense otherwise - we need him as a player and he's been a clear supporter of the club during his time out. It's not money either; we would be in a good position to pay him plenty.

So either there's something we haven't been told, or Barrett is just a windbag. Both scenarios equally likely.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

If Clark returns in Melbourne but not for Melbourne then something has to have happened that we're not privy to. It makes no sense otherwise - we need him as a player and he's been a clear supporter of the club during his time out. It's not money either; we would be in a good position to pay him plenty.

So either there's something we haven't been told, or Barrett is just a windbag. Both scenarios equally likely

Me thinks its the latter

[Cards13 9,117]

Calm down folks GNF has told the story as he knows it which I will take well ahead of that giant purple headed bell end.

[sydneydee 687]

If he goes anywhere else it might just be the final straw for me as a Melbourne supporter.

Can't keep getting punched in the guts like this.

Pretty much feel the same. It feels like we get screwed all the time by the AFL

[JV7 2,351]

GNF please give us one of your reassuring/calming posts... If he plays elsewhere next year I'm done

[binman 42,896]

If Clark returns in Melbourne but not for Melbourne then something has to have happened that we're not privy to. It makes no sense otherwise - we need him as a player and he's been a clear supporter of the club during his time out. It's not money either; we would be in a good position to pay him plenty.

So either there's something we haven't been told, or Barrett is just a windbag. Both scenarios equally likely.

if he plays for another Vic club I would be livid. Let's see but as you say something might be up. I wonder if the pp request is somehow related. Eg look we need to be compensated for loss of player we treated well, invested heavily in, in fact our best player and one of only 2 a graders. Sort if aligns with what Evans said about extraordinary circumstances

[dazzledavey36 54,861]

If this is true about the club being happy to trade him I will lose whatever faith I have in this bloody club.

Get ya [censored] together MFC!

[Dannyz 2,739]

No person is bigger than our club, and for some to suggest they would walk away if Mitch didn't return is ridiculous to say the least.

[Fork 'em 6,983]

If this is true about the club being happy to trade him I will lose whatever faith I have in this bloody club.

Get ya [censored] together MFC!

Club might think he's forked.

And if he breaks down again, then what, another meltdown?

Edited September 7, 2014 by Fork 'em

[Dannyz 2,739]

If this is true about the club being happy to trade him I will lose whatever faith I have in this bloody club.

Get ya [censored] together MFC!

Have you thought that maybe Mitch doesn't want to return to the MFC? Mitch owes us nothing.

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Few Tanties being had in here.

I am sure Roos & PJ are well informed.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I would love to hear from the club with a definitive statement, one way or the other.

End the speculation once and for all and give reasons.

[Redleg 40,895]

Have you thought that maybe Mitch doesn't want to return to the MFC? Mitch owes us nothing.

Excuse me, he was signed on a 3 year $2m plus contract.

[Redleg 40,895]

First part of prediction looks like coming true, he will return to AFL.

Just wait for the second, who with, I still believe us.

[dazzledavey36 54,861]

Have you thought that maybe Mitch doesn't want to return to the MFC? Mitch owes us nothing.

PFFT! Is that seriously fair dinkum comment?

Please...

[Dannyz 2,739]

Excuse me, he was signed on a 3 year $2m plus contract.

That's footy. Injuries and illness are common in this workplace. We've reached a settlement with the player.

I'd love him back but I can understand the reasons why it may not happen.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

There is the option that Melbourne don't want him, I'd heard rumours a while ago which I dismissed (and won't repeat) but maybe the club don't want him.

[dbj1983 138]

There is the option that Melbourne don't want him, I'd heard rumours a while ago which I dismissed (and won't repeat) but maybe the club don't want him.

you are spot on!

[titan_uranus 25,000]

There is the option that Melbourne don't want him, I'd heard rumours a while ago which I dismissed (and won't repeat) but maybe the club don't want him.

Why wouldn't we want him?

[P-man 13,366]

Why on earth would the club not want him?

Will wait til we hear something concrete but geeze, this would be a real heartbreaker.

[Gorgoroth 12,947]

I feel sick.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Why wouldn't we want him?

As I said, I've heard rumours but won't repeat them which makes me sound like a [censored], I know.

However, these rumours may be complete rubbish and not true at all. Just saying that maybe the club don't want him (as crazy as it sounds).

[titan_uranus 25,000]

We may as well give up if we think Clark might make a return and we don't want him back.

Assuming that's rubbish and we would want him back, if he decides he wants to stay in Victoria but play for someone other than us I'm not sure there could be any worse thing to happen. Could this club suffer a bigger kick in the guts?

[BIG JIM 508]

To say Mitch owes us nothing is just rubbish as I am sure a first round pick and 2 or 3 million for 12 games has to count for something. This club needs Mitch if he is healthy and fit more then EVER