It appears from a report on Channel 7 news that Mitch's battle with depression has flared up again after Friday night's match. He was in tears after the game and was unable to participate in the team song and was consoled by Chris Scott in another room. Apparently there was no abuse given by any Collingwood players or supporters. The report said that he will be taking further time off and Geelong will obviously support him through this period. It is so sad to see an absolute gifted player go through what he has. It must be shocking to have this mental disorder and I really do wish him the best of luck and hopefully be able to play AFL football again. I do enjoy watching him even in Geelong colours.

Going through this ATM,havent cried since a fat greek shiela chased me in grade 3.

But suffering depression for some reason makes me break out in unexplicable tears.

Just lets leave him alone.

please.

Sounds like he is conditioning the media for his 'rest period'.

good, i hope he gives afl away.

it's a high pressure environment. if he can't handle it, get out of it.

I didn't want him to experience a lot of success at the cats, but this incident has brought me no joy whatsoever, nor should it.

I sincerely hope he is ok, and is able to continue a thoroughly mediocre career as a cat.

This has already been discussed elsewhere.

I'm closing this thread and trust that you will all now respect the fact that Clark is in fact suffering a serious illness.