"I stand up here and get the glory, but without a supportive wife, I wouldn't be up here" -Sam Mitchell
"She said let's just do it. Let's go." -Sam Mitchell on his wife's reaction to moving west to the Eagles.
"I don't take her for granted. I did the four-hour flight on my own with the kids yesterday, appreciated her then!" -Sam Mitchell
"I've been so fortunate to have people in my life that have really been in my corner." -Sam Mitchell
"I was doing the best I could. They were the toughest years of my career, no doubt. It was a pretty good effort by my family." Sam MItchell
It's a great club. We just had a huge Christmas party for the kids. I couldn't be happier with the club and where I've landed." -Mitchell
"I'm so rapt about the good news for Roughy. His return is going to be a great moment for next season." -Mitchell
"We've been through some pretty tough stuff. Thank you for everything you've done for me. I'm really proud to share this with you."
Sam Mitchell has concluded his speech - thanking his wife, family, friends, junior footy club and
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