No Oppo Supporters Sam Mitchell traded

[Hodginator]

This is shit. Why didn't we offer him an assistant role when he's done? We get someone poached every year, there is plenty of room in the coaches box!

Coaching apprenticeship at WCE and then rock up back at Hawthorn as senior coach to deliver the next 3-peat.

 

[Qlder_19]

Huwaaa is this why Sammy says he'll happy to give the number 5 Guernsey to JOM??


My admiration to clarko and sammy just getting bigger and bigger.

Number 5 jumper has to be approved by the Crimmins family bit soon I feel

 

[Simon Crawshay]

This is dizzy stuff. I blame the thugs in the scallop industry for this going down.

Theirs never been a better time to trade a club champion for a player with a busted knee!

 

[Billyc]

However in a few years time we may look back at this as a Hodge/Croad type scenario.

It's not comparable at all. We will get nothing of value for a 34 year old, not the number 1 draft pick.

 

[Jack Gun Cyril Stun]

I don't think so, think this is done more for cap space and future job for Mitchell, looks like Clarko is involved. Won't be anything much coming to you.



Come on mate, be realistic.

I actually did think he had at least 2 good years left, it's not like pace has ever been an issue for him and might affect him like others.

Trust in Clarko on this one, and Mitch owes us nought, just obviously very confronting to see / deal with this now, sure it will work out in long run , WCE need better on field leadership and direction, he will move into coaching after this ( if deal happens) and might take over after Clarko once Simmo gives him enough experience!!!

Putting on rose coloured glasses here!!!

 

[D33licious]

can't get my head around this boys!

 

[tige19]

Lots of people are going to feel like this but if you listen to Sammy on SEN he actually praised Clarko for looking out for him.

Sammy actually approached the WCE about coaching once his playing days were over, and both he and the club can see the logic behind it.

Does it make you and me and all Hawk supporters feel any better, hell no

However in a few years time we may look back at this as a Hodge/Croad type scenario.

Clarko initiated the discussion as confirmed by Sam, Clarko wanted this to happen.

 

[List Manager]

That's Rubbish - while this works for Sam there is no way Clarko wouldn't have a plan behind it so that both Sam and the club benefit.

Bringing in Tom Mitchell is our direct benefit.

 

[Bumps"N"Grins]

"Bloody kneeing, sniping, grub" ... nope, doesn't feel right.

All the best Sammy. You gave us all more than we deserved from one player.

If it wasn't a little serious ( the hurt on here ) it would be funny if he sprung up in Adelaide, "good morning Tex, I'm Sam"
Delete tweet and so on.

 

[zucchini]

Crying.

 

[TazHawk15]

Clarko initiated the discussion as confirmed by Sam, Clarko wanted this to happen.

Yes because he knows Sam wants to be a coach.

 

[D33licious]

Thought we would be a massive show for the flag this year with our older brigade ready to throw everything at one last crack plus the additions of Mitchell, O'Mera, Tyrone and hopefully big rough!!!

this puts a massive dint in things!

 

[badgrill]

Just won't feel right booing him next season

Nah, just couldn't do it. Good luck to him.

Will the Weagles fans still boo him?

 

[oneredfrog]

I feel sick in the guts. Not Sammy! At the end of his playing days is the time to move. Not now. one club player and legend. With the new guys coming in (fingers crossed) we need Sam as well to have a big tilt at the flag. Sam is our best player. Our current B & F! What will we get back - goodwill and a packet of chips. This sucks. Completely gutted. Numb.

 

[HR Roughnstuf]

Will the Weagles fans still boo him?

Hope Hodge isn't going there too

 

[HairyO]

Arguably our second best player in our history, finishing his career at the Eagles. Gutted.

He then becomes an assistant coach in WC for a few years then comes back to Hawthorn as coach when Clarko retires.

Quite amazing how brilliant a mind Clarko has.

Its horrible now, but Clarko is thinking about the next 10 or 15 years.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Shattering, but good for player and club. Player gets another couple of years, plus a guaranteed coaching gig, whilst the club get to brign in a couple of players to start another dynasty around. win win.......except I guess for us supporters who have to watch Sammy run around in an Eagles jumper. Can we include a contact clause to not play against us?

 

[Max Powers]

So many mixed feelings, still if it happens not much i can do about it. But would have love to seen Mitchell finish out his career at one club.

 

[wizzard400]

Should it go through it will be a big loss for our footy club. But we shouldn't stand in the way of one of our champions, he should be able to do what he likes after giving so much for us.

I don't want him to go, but if he wants to it's the right move for him in terms of his coaching aspirations.

I feel completely polarised on this...

 

[D33licious]

Is Mitchell slowing down? I know he is old and getting older but is he slowing down? His lateral movement is as sharp as ever and his role means he could go on indefinitely.

 

[benneth]

This is a life after footy move - move into coaching. Good on him. Kennedy would be nice

Doubt we will get anything much to be honest - hopefully not Jetta

Yep, good luck to him, given Hawks his all.

 

[Mappa]

Mckenzie's name has previously been bandied around and this has been reinforced on trade radio
Clarko, Simmo and Mitch all involved - he could of gone anywhere if it's just for cap space considering a 1/3 of the afl is a Clarko disciple - even to Brisbane with Fages, so there's something more on the table than cap and job

Whatever trade radio say, multiply that with a large grain of salt.

They'll be taking credit for the theory of relativity and the invention of the internet soon

 

[Pessimistic]

Sam Mitchell you star. Thanks for all the stuff you did for us. Hope the AFL feels more inclined to give a brownlow to a Eagles palyer

 

[TheBeardedEagle]

Will the Weagles fans still boo him?

With an average of 30 disposals and arguably the best midfielder without a Brownlow (yet) we will be hugging him!

 

[bigton08]

I can't believe this I'm gutted what do we get for him ?????you can't replace that.... At least finish your career with the club you started with.He was why I was following the hawks.I don't care clarko is wrong on this!!! What two Mitchell's in one club , too much??? God the world has gone mad!!!!!