No Oppo Supporters Sam Mitchell traded

[Hodginator]

What the actual **** is going on?

I'll reserve judgement until the end of the trade period, but gee wiz, that sounds like an ordinary deal

 

[tige19]

Embarrassing to get 88, quite unbelievable.

 

[skipjack]

Virtually given away. A sad day. Of course the end for our veterans had to come one day. But this just doesn't feel great.

 

[Breustiful]

Going to absolutely hurt like hell seeing Sammy in a eagles guernsey.

 

[The Lemon]

I'd imagine we'll swap a few of those with Sydneys to tidy up the Titch deal.

Can those be used for academy picks? surely that's going go Sydney

 

[palmomagpie]

Virtually given away. A sad day. Of course the end for our veterans had to come one day. But this just doesn't feel great.

worst part is we are going to watch our veteran wind up his career after 1-2 years with another club; one of our competitors for next year. O'Meara better be worth it, we certainly wont do anything with pick 88

 

[Tyrone Time]

understand the decision, agree with it in part, but gee it hurts seeing my favourite Hawk playing elsewhere when he was clearly the best of the old boys in 2016. But, clarko knows best and looks after those that he loves. not sure I can watch an Eagles game whilst Sammy is still playing for them.
once in a generation player departs for 88...ouch!

 

[offtherails9]

Notable Pick 88s
2009 - Wade Thompson
2010 - Zeph Skinner
2011- Alex Sexton
2012 - Sean Gregory
2013 - Passed
2014 - Pick didn't exist
2015 - Pick didn't exist

 

[HR Roughnstuf]

Hey Hawthorn what do you want for your 2nd greatest player of all time?

Pick 88 should do it

 

[Goody1971]

do not like

 

[hk89]

My line up to this point has been, "if it is what Sam wants then we can't really be too sad about what is unfolding", but ****, pick 88 is hard to take, and really leaves a bad taste in the mouth. I know it is not the case, but can't help but feel that is the value the club has put on his head. Couldn't they have at least got a third round pick? Late 4th round just feels like a big **** you. Next trade news better be JOM signing or I'm joining the riot.

 

[walhawk]

Very very poor.
Sick in the guys

 

[asanque]

What is worse is that we approached Mitchell.

Also Mitchell was happy to stay if we didn't get reasonable compensation.

We also haven't locked in o'meara and Lewis may be a risk.

Why do it so early, for so little for a legend and reigning b+f?

Pitchforks and torches time

 

[TazHawk15]

I like everyone else is gutted however can we stop the hysteria about the deal.

It was never going to be about picks or fair compensation it was done for one reason only, and I think Sam himself summed it up very well.

 

[bugalugs213]

I dont care what anyone says its a ridiculous trade. Most certainly the worst trade in the history of the club.

 

[TheExtractorFactor]

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Piss off

 

[wizzard400]

I feel sick.........

 

[drviccles]

I feel sick.........

I want to throw up...

 

[HolyRioli]

Can those be used for academy picks? surely that's going go Sydney

More likely father-son bidding for Jarman and rookie elevation

 

[Baz_hawk]

Yuck.

 

[hk89]

More likely father-son bidding for Jarman and rookie elevation

Given how Jarman has done in the combine, don't we risk getting outbid if we use any of those picks for father-son? Can we bid multiple late round picks and have them valued on points?

 

[WaxHawk]

I don't get how this is good for Hawthorn or us supporters.
It just doesn't make sense.

 

[Dragz]

I dont care what anyone says its a ridiculous trade. Most certainly the worst trade in the history of the club.

Rubbish, it's great for Sam and his family. As someone else with a young family, it'd be far better for me to move before my kids start school than when they're already in school. Sam and his wife were already considering this move in a years time. So for him and his family, this is a great move. And the Club is facilitating it.

For supporters, yes it sucks, we're losing a favourite player. Get used to it, it happens in other major sports around the world (And in minor competitions too!!)

 

[apiro]

I cannot recall a sadder footy related moment in my life.

 

[Roddy]

I got up this morning, saw the official announcement, it was like a punch in the guts from Mike Tyson in his prime (I thought he might actually stay, in the end). I know all the rational reasoning behind it, but I just want to be a little irrationally emotional for a moment, if that's ok with everyone?

I am finding I am absolutely shattered, broken up.