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List Mgmt. Welcome to West Coast - (Brownlow Medalist) Sam Mitchell

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I kinda find him a bit weird to be honest. He seems a bit star struck.

Sack Woosha
Simmo is probably still in shock that he and the Club managed to pull the trade of getting Sammy!! Were probably wishful but thought it may never happen:)
 

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Jeez... it just feels so weird.

How well does he present tho? From someone who I've absolutely loathed as an opponent on the field he just comes across as the ultimate professional and likeable bloke. Such a funny mix of emotions that it gives me at this early stage.

Ko_Ko reckons you're a "grub"!
 
Does it annoy anyone else that you can never hear the question that is asked in a press conference?
Yes. Soo much.

I listen to all Simmos pressers and usually to oppositions coaches on my PC, through my DAC and M50 cans. It's the only way you'll here them.
 
Just listened to Mitchell on 6PR -interviewed by Karl and crumpet face

It's a good thing Sam didn't speak to hackdorn too often before he signed with us otherwise he might have changed his mind on coming over

The blokes a ******* embarrassment. Asked Mitchell three times at the start about the Brownlow and got the I'm not talking about that reply each time. The third time Sam added no matter how many times or different ways you ask. He still asked again at the end and Mitchell just laughed at him

Other than that there wasn't much different to the press conference
He was on 5AA friday after 5pm. Rowey who is a crumpet face in his own right and Bickley who is actually intelligent and balanced asked him about the Brownlow once and Mitchell said "sorry the line broke up right then" they rolled with it the ribbed him up about his phone connection at the end of the interview.
Perfect banter.
This Hackdorn guy sounds like a real POS.
 
Yes. Soo much.

I listen to all Simmos pressers and usually to oppositions coaches on my PC, through my DAC and M50 cans. It's the only way you'll here them.
They should run the audio through a compressor/limiter before publishing!
 
They should run the audio through a compressor/limiter before publishing!
Just as easy to have two boom mics fitted to every press conference room and just plug it into the feed, but AFL.
 
He's a professional all round. Love that he's repeated the message that it isn't a one year thing and that he "wants to help the club in any way he can". His knowledge alone is absolutely worth his value. Anything he produces on the field for us next year would be a bonus.

In saying that. Jagging a flag with Mitchell would sure give me delight over those arrogant Hawthorn bastards.
:huh:

I will be barracking for the Eagles & Mitchell in every game except Hawthorn vs West Coast
If you guys were to jag a flag with Mitchell in the midfield (and Simmo as coach) I would be pleased for both.
 

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Jeez... it just feels so weird.

How well does he present tho? From someone who I've absolutely loathed as an opponent on the field he just comes across as the ultimate professional and likeable bloke. Such a funny mix of emotions that it gives me at this early stage.
I've always been mystified by the level of hate from opposition fans towards Mitchell. Fair enough, hate on someone because they're too good and play hard, that's footy, but he's always copped way more than he ever dished out. I laugh when I read posts describing Mitchell as a sniper. Relentlessly targeted by opponents - constantly jostled, scragged, elbowed and punched - but never looked after by the umps like Ablett, nor squealing like Selwood. So he occasionally dishes out some of his own..? Big deal! AFL footy is a tough game. People are so selective in what they choose to see (turning a blind eye to the sniping from their own players)

From his very first season, Mitchell has been the ultimate professional who has never stopped trying to improve - a tough little cookie who has made himself one of the all time greats. What's to hate? People say he is smug, a smart-arse, etc. I think half of that is just his facial expression. He looks like a smart-arse, like he's laughing on the inside while smiling.

As for all this crap I've read about him from opposition fans here on Big Footy, that he's a "shit bloke" who is unliked by his team-mates, I've never heard anything that would support this. Just dumbasses talking shit on the internet. Every Hawk fan I know who has met him, asked for autographs or a photo, has nothing but good things to say about him.

Anyway, I'm sad he's no longer with us, but I really hope he plays well for you guys. I'd hate to see him struggle and be singled out for Priddis-style abuse from Eagles fans. I hope people's expectations aren't too unreasonable. He is 34 years old! And it's not like you've given up anything to get him across to your club..
 
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