Mitch Clark - What about us?

[The Doctor]

Should we be in for him?

He'd be a fantastic fit for us. Surely we have salary cap room with Hall, Hudson, Ward, Reid gone and probably Hill.

We have the Ward compo pick, our first rounder and now Ben Hudson as bargaining chips.

While he has stated he wants to go home I wonder if that isn't just the spin and he just wants to get out of Brissy. The Demons have shown some real ambition in this in trying to ambush the Freo deal. All credit to them.

It's probably a bit late for us now or is it?

[Bornadog]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

I would go for him, he is ideal to fit straight in. Would Ward compo deal and Huddo get it across?

[stefoid]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

If we are going to go balls out for someone, make it a top shelf midfielder.

We have Jones, Cordy and Roughead to be our next Mitch Clark

We have nobody to be our next Cooney

[Remi Moses]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

Every player becomes John Colemanesque in trade week.He's a ruckman who pinch hits as a forward, and has played his best footy as a ruckman. Melbourne are offering between 6 and 8 a season which is laughable.He's very hit and miss as far as I'm concerned

[Mantis]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

He has re-confirmed his desire to get to Freo and in the process has knock backed Melbourne's offer.

[the banker]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

Mitch Clark over-valued, IMO not an elite talent. Setanta could do a similar job at half the odds.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

Mitch Clark over-valued, IMO not an elite talent. Setanta could do a similar job at half the odds.

Agree. Brisbane knocked back pick 16 and 20 from Freo, surely thats enough?

Why get Greedy, they will end up losing him in the draft and get nothing in return.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

Agree. Brisbane knocked back pick 16 and 20 from Freo, surely thats enough?

Why get Greedy, they will end up losing him in the draft and get nothing in return.

No they wont.

Was discussing this at lunch today & someone suggested that. GWS have how many picks in the first 11? You don't think Clark nominating & placing a sizeable salary would worry the money bags franchise from Rooty Hill?

No way Clark nominates for the draft.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

No they wont.

Was discussing this at lunch today & someone suggested that. GWS have how many picks in the first 11? You don't think Clark nominating & placing a sizeable salary would worry the money bags franchise from Rooty Hill?

No way Clark nominates for the draft.

Ok makes sense, he has one preference so you think either Freo or Brisbane will bite the bullet to get the deal done ?

[Bornadog]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

Ok makes sense, he has one preference so you think either Freo or Brisbane will bite the bullet to get the deal done ?

He wants to go home.

[Sedat]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

Every player becomes John Colemanesque in trade week.He's a ruckman who pinch hits as a forward, and has played his best footy as a ruckman. Melbourne are offering between 6 and 8 a season which is laughable.He's very hit and miss as far as I'm concerned

He's hit when he has the responsibility to himself - as soon as Brown came back he struggled as 2nd banana (3rd banana when Sideshow Fev was up there in 2010).

He is a very talented player and one who would make a genuine difference at our club. Good on Melbourne for identifying this and not accepting the status quo that he was a monty to go west.

It is far more important to ensure that precious pick 45 is secured for Josh Hill in the eyes of our list management

[The Adelaide Connection]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

No they wont.

Was discussing this at lunch today & someone suggested that. GWS have how many picks in the first 11? You don't think Clark nominating & placing a sizeable salary would worry the money bags franchise from Rooty Hill?

No way Clark nominates for the draft.

I agree with you on paper here, but do you think clubs still take players against their wishes? I am not sure drafting someone (and having to pay them big coin in the process) is a good idea if they really don't want to be there, especially when we are talking GWS who are trying to build and breed a new positive club culture.

I often wonder if it has a huge impact on trade week, how many other clubs really went after Gunston after he showed himself to be a bit 'temperamental' at the Crows and then nominated the Hawks? It seems like the Crows let him go pretty cheap.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

I agree with you on paper here, but do you think clubs still take players against their wishes? I am not sure drafting someone (and having to pay them big coin in the process) is a good idea if they really don't want to be there, especially when we are talking GWS who are trying to build and breed a new positive club culture.

If the player was a very good player the answer is more likely to be yes than someone who's a middle of the road player. Only have to look at Jade Rawlings!

[LongWait]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

He's hit when he has the responsibility to himself - as soon as Brown came back he struggled as 2nd banana (3rd banana when Sideshow Fev was up there in 2010).

He is a very talented player and one who would make a genuine difference at our club. Good on Melbourne for identifying this and not accepting the status quo that he was a monty to go west.

It is far more important to ensure that precious pick 45 is secured for Josh Hill in the eyes of our list management

Do you know if the club shares your view that Clark is worth two picks in the top 20? This is what Brisbane have been offered and rejected. We would need to give up the Ward compo pick and our first round selection for Clark to be even considered. You serious?

Do you know that the club hasn't made a play for Clark?

[The Adelaide Connection]

Re: Mitch Clark - What about us?

If the player was a very good player the answer is more likely to be yes than someone who's a middle of the road player. Only have to look at Jade Rawlings!

I think trends have shifted a little though, I could be wrong (and I am sure someone will come up with a few examples ) but it seems more often than not in the last 5 or so years when a player nominates a club they end up there.