There is no way in the world that he stays at Sydney. If your work offered you less money for next year would you stay? He's gone and has been gone all year.
Swans actually need him to go. It's hard enough for your salary cap with Franklin and Tippett. Cola is gone next year and there has been several young players like Papley who have been extended at higher cost than expected. Heeney and Kennedy out of contract next year - you need the money for them.
Mitchell is of huge worth to many clubs. It just so happens that he's not particularly important at the Swans. We all think because he's a great player he must be worth a good pick. Fact is, Swans need him gone and are desperate to do so. They will take a fair deal, whether that be from Hawthorn or any other suitor.
Pick 6 is not a fair precedent if set by Richmond. They don't know any better.
Swans actually need him to go. It's hard enough for your salary cap with Franklin and Tippett. Cola is gone next year and there has been several young players like Papley who have been extended at higher cost than expected. Heeney and Kennedy out of contract next year - you need the money for them.
Mitchell is of huge worth to many clubs. It just so happens that he's not particularly important at the Swans. We all think because he's a great player he must be worth a good pick. Fact is, Swans need him gone and are desperate to do so. They will take a fair deal, whether that be from Hawthorn or any other suitor.
Pick 6 is not a fair precedent if set by Richmond. They don't know any better.

