That's hardly Clark's fault is it?
He's doing his job, not his fault that few other Demons are doing theirs.
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That's hardly Clark's fault is it?
He's doing his job, not his fault that few other Demons are doing theirs.
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Fremantle could have got Clark with pick 16 and at a fair price, if they offered that initially. Clark is on big $ at Melbourne because:
A. We had to pay overs to lure him away from where he wanted to go
B. We have a shitload of cap room and are paying most of his contract this year
People are missing the point. Fremantle could have traded for Clark with pick 16 and paid him 300k a year. They didn't because they tried to play hardball with Brisbane. They failed immensely.
If people think Clark isn't a key forward, then your football knowledge is severely lacking. Big body, contests, competes, takes big marks, kicks goals, roves beautifully for a 200cm player.
A. We had to pay overs to lure him away from where he wanted to go
B. We have a shitload of cap room and are paying most of his contract this year
People are missing the point. Fremantle could have traded for Clark with pick 16 and paid him 300k a year. They didn't because they tried to play hardball with Brisbane. They failed immensely.
If people think Clark isn't a key forward, then your football knowledge is severely lacking. Big body, contests, competes, takes big marks, kicks goals, roves beautifully for a 200cm player.
Brock Mclean says hi... Clarke on the other hand has been playing out of his skin...
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If you recruit an experienced key forward you expect them to influence your structure. Melbourne look like the same ordinary team from 2011 with Clark kicking goals instead of Jurrah or Green.
Anyway Clark is at Melbourne because Melbourne offered him the most money.
He wanted to go home to Perth and negotiations between Freo and Brisbane (since WC weren't interested) over what is a fair price weren't really his concern. He changed his mind because the money meant more than where he was playing and Brisbane said fair enough because 12 is better than 16 or 20 and they don't care how much his new club wants to pay him.
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Oh, I stand corrected
I guess Fremantle believed Clark when he said he wished to return home to his family and friends and that he wasn't simply being mercenary.
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Anyway...
What's the point of paying so much for a player who spearheads your club to a 0-6 start to the season ?
Wouldn't it be smarter to recruit someone who will peak in 2014 or 2015 when the Demons may be finally ready to play finals?
What's the point of paying so much for a player who spearheads your club to a 0-6 start to the season ?
Wouldn't it be smarter to recruit someone who will peak in 2014 or 2015 when the Demons may be finally ready to play finals?
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Clark's family urged him to take the money, and he didn't want to screw over Brisbane. He also has his brother in Melbourne.
@ Scotland - we all know you are a serial Melbourne troll, but seriously? He hasn't changed Melbourne's structure? Melbourne's structure and gameplan is completely different from round 22 last year. Clark has been a great focal point - Jurrah never had the presence that Clark does and is more of an opportunistic forward.
Just a massive error by Fremantle.
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Mitch Clark - yet to sing the Grand Old Flag.
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A massive 6 contested marks today.
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Clark is playing well, Melbourne are happy with him, Brisbane didn't lose out and Freo have plenty of room in the salary cap to keep looking. How is this anything but a win win situation?
I know it'll be seen as denial because of my Freo tag but I still dont think Clark was the player we need, now if we can get Lyon's to give Silvagni a try until Cloke gets here
I know it'll be seen as denial because of my Freo tag but I still dont think Clark was the player we need, now if we can get Lyon's to give Silvagni a try until Cloke gets here
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I agree. Harvey was keen but Lyon wasn't. Freo's midfield is better as well so he would've got better service as a forward at Freo. Plus he likes to push up the field which is better suited at Subi, being a larger ground.
Freo fans would be hoping Zac Clarke can be better than Mitch, which is a strong possibility.
Freo fans would be hoping Zac Clarke can be better than Mitch, which is a strong possibility.
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Not his fault, and even then, it's completely irrelevant.
Any chance to have a crack at Melbourne, hey?
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OK, I stand corrected. You're winless from 6 starts against mostly mediocre opposition, and compared to Rd 22 last year have a percentage 25% less and are scoring 20 points less per game on average. New structure and gameplan is obviously working well. Props to Clark.
Massive error by Fremantle? Time will tell. As historically "LULZ"-worthy as Fremantle have been, I'll back their recruiting department over yours.
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Sorry, what does any of this have to do with Clark's great performances so far this year and the fact Fremantle have no key forwards?
Stop going off topic thanks.
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Fremantle could certainly do with a player like Clarke, but I highly doubt he'd elevate them to top 4 material. It'd take a fair bit more than that.
Bigger mistake taking Dawson.
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The 'great performances' of Mitch Clark haven't helped Melbourne one iota.
If you're going to make claims that your structure and gamplan are totally different to last year and Clark has been a great focal point you're going to have to suck it up when it's pointed out to you that you're actually worse than you were last year.
Given Melbourne's latest messiah has not improved their side (in fact they've gotten worse) how would be be the answer to Freo's woes?
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Considering you followed West Coast through 2010 i'm sure you should realise that new structrues and gamplans take time to implement and be effective. Melbourne in the last few weeks have been much better than the first 3 weeks of the season.
Last time I will reply to your off topic trolling.
Over rated.
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Clark is extremely under rated.
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Bigger mistake hiring Lyon. He's a terrible coach, AND he brought in Zac Dawson. Fremantle took a huge step backwards when they hired this utter muppet, with his talent-stifling 2005 gameplan.
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