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Is that from inside info? I was under the impression that the only reason he wants to go is cash. If that is the case, Sydney may decide to find some more for him - eg. let someone else go. Sam Reid is supposedly on pretty big cash and would appear expendable.
Given the guys they already have who are capable of playing a similar role, and the likes of Heeney and Mills to move into the middle soon enough, it's entirely possible that Sydney see his loss as being coverable. Ideally, I'm sure they would like to keep him, but not at any cost.
Bit similar to Greenwood at NM a couple of seasons ago. Ideally NM wanted to keep Greenwood, but only if he fit within how they valued him in relation to their list. Once the price became too steep, they let him go (as they should have).
I think Mitchell is a far bigger gain for Hawthorn (or many other clubs) than he is a loss for Sydney
