The AFL continues to morph into a premier league, with the top teams cherry picking who they need to keep themselves clear of the pack.

Sorry, just realised there was an NAB thread... shows how much i have been paying attention.

Very hard to watch and stomach.

Did he want out or did we tip him out?

Even Blease has played his best game since 2012.

wait. there was a lion king 2?

he is trending on twitter and he also took a hanger. Why do I get the awful feeling Geelong are going to get the good Mitch Clark, the injury free one. It would be just our luck.

What a [censored]. Retired my ar$e.

I have the upmost respect for people that carry on with depression but this is beyond his illness. He chose to retire and walk out on us. See any dees players tweeting tonight saying congrats?

Put money on him for the Coleman

Edited March 12, 201511 yr by Whispering_Jack
easy

My feeling is he was forced to leave by the AFL. Just a feeling. But there is more to this story.

But yes. He will play his best for them.

The [censored] thing is how it will get played out in the media that geelong brought the best out in him when we all knew how good he was.

Lying gutless cockroach

Still in disbelief in what a shambles this all turned into. I think I would've preferred it if he had just gone out and said "I don't want to play for Melbourne anymore" at the end of the year rather than "retiring". Watch out for incoming "feel good footy stories"

The media narrative will continue along the lines of Geelong, Hawthorn, South having 'great cultures' - that being the reason why they attract players. In reality these clubs are firewalled from failure they have guaranteed access to finals and premierships.

I don't really care what the reason is..i just wish it was made public

because once again we have been shafted so a top side gets a gun and we are still down below sea level

Mitch Clark getting a free ride at Geelong and James Hird still coaching Essendon is really testing my fabric towards the game

I am amazed the media have accepted the Black Dog scenario...they are all happy for him...

We lose a power forward without a word being said...

Whole thing stinks.

P.S. i hope some journalists are reading these threads because it is time the real stories were given air

The AFL continues to morph into a premier league, with the top teams cherry picking who they need to keep themselves clear of the pack.

Yep, 100% spot on.

Brings me back to the next game against Geelong at Kardinia Park after 186. Our first goal was kicked by Clark after some fantastic solo scrambling and what ended up a miraculous goal by him. Not one team mate went up to congratulate him. Something smelled off even then.

Edited March 12, 201511 yr by america de cali

I don't really care what the reason is..i just wish it was made public

because once again we have been shafted so a top side gets a gun and we are still down below sea level

Mitch Clark getting a free ride at Geelong and James Hird still coaching Essendon is really testing my fabric towards the game

I am amazed the media have accepted the Black Dog scenario...they are all happy for him...

We lose a power forward without a word being said...

Whole thing stinks.

P.S. i hope some journalists are reading these threads because it is time the real stories were given air

I agree WYL. The cover ups and saving face stuff done by the AFL really pisses me off.

I don't really care what the reason is..i just wish it was made public

because once again we have been shafted so a top side gets a gun and we are still down below sea level

Mitch Clark getting a free ride at Geelong and James Hird still coaching Essendon is really testing my fabric towards the game

I am amazed the media have accepted the Black Dog scenario...they are all happy for him...

We lose a power forward without a word being said...

Whole thing stinks.

P.S. i hope some journalists are reading these threads because it is time the real stories were given air

Maybe Hird just seen things for what they were.

Essendon fit the bill as a side that can't make ground on the top sides through the legitimacy of the competition.

I understand what James Hird has done, I'd like to have to a chat to him over a few cans actually.

Not saying it was right, it wasn't, drugs shouldn't be allowed into sport at all, but I'd love to hear Hird's thoughts on the equality of the league.

What hurts more than anything is the pathetic compensation we got for him because of his so called "depression" that magically disappeared.

No offense to Lamumba but an A grade power forward like Clark deserved a top 10 pick or a gun player.

I hate him for screwing us. He is a thankless gutless weasel and I hope he never experiences any success.

It's getting hard to follow a sport filled to the brim with so many slimy, despicable people.

I can't decide if I despise Essendon or MC more.

He'll get injured sooner or later. It's what he's done his whole career...

Mitch Clark was not at melbourne when this match happened.

Brings me back to the next game against Geelong at Kardinia Park after 186. Our first goal was kicked by Clark after some fantastic solo scrambling and what ended up a miraculous goal by him. Not one team mate went up to congratulate him. Something smelled off even then.

Just need to have a second team to follow. This can be done by going into any Target store and seeing what jumpers are on sale.

He is injury prone and who knows will probably walk out on Geelong after a couple of years and onto his fourth club.

We have Lumumbabam booshka.

Mitch Clark was not at melbourne when this match happened.

Round 6 2012. Our first game against Cats after 186. [censored] bags four plus 16 disposals.

Maybe Hird just seen things for what they were.

Essendon fit the bill as a side that can't make ground on the top sides through the legitimacy of the competition.

I understand what James Hird has done, I'd like to have to a chat to him over a few cans actually.

Not saying it was right, it wasn't, drugs shouldn't be allowed into sport at all, but I'd love to hear Hird's thoughts on the equality of the league.

But it is people like Hird who are killing the game...i have no time for psychopaths, have worked with a few over the years

James was quite happy to see his players double in size, and now he wants sympathy??

Same with Clark he pulls the Black Dog scenario so he gives himself the good chance at the "Feel Good" turnaround..

I hate the way the MFC stays quiet...it is why we have lost our once enormous power

Patience, my pets. Tonight was but a practice game. When Clark breaks down - and yes, he will break down, whether through the snap of a bone, tear of a muscle or rare venereal disease - I will be there with Internet heroics so fierce I may require a hand transplant. In the meantime, it's still March.