Toast Sam Mitchell - Retiring at the end of 2017

[CM9000]

SAM Mitchell, one of the AFL’s most decorated footballers of the modern era, will bring an end to his illustrious playing career at the completion of this season.

The Herald Sun can reveal Mitchell, who turns 35 in October, will soon announce his retirement, but remains committed to chasing a finals berth for the Eagles this year before moving into an assistant coach’s role under Adam Simpson.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...r/news-story/056b58433bbba5b6e0315c971a64726e

I don't know how trustworthy Glenn McFarlane is, but all the signs have been pointing to him retiring this year.

Congratulations on fantastic career Sam, and while you've only spent one season with us, its been a honour to watch you play.

 

[whatis]

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Good on him. Can't wait to have him in the coaches box

 

[Dark Sharks]

For **** sake Daniel..

 

[ChampRevesby]

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For **** sake Daniel..

Is that the same Daniel as before? It's like reading a Trump tweet. #facepalm

 

[flyinghi64]

I JUST WANTED TO SEE HIM WITH A FIT NICNAT

 

[KO_KO]

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For **** sake Daniel..

What a ****wit.

 

[flamingEMBERS]

Considering how shit we've been. If yeo keeps slowing down like he has, mitchell legitimately could win the best and fairest.


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[Ned Ryerson]

Thanks for looking after Sammy for us guys. Hope he goes well for you guys as a coach - just not against us!

 

[Dark Sharks]

The wrong man is retiring

 

[06Premiers]

Shit news if true. Was hoping to see a full season of him with NN at the new stadium. Champion nonetheless and will forever be our 4th Brownlow Medallist.

Is this the first of many retirement announcements to come? Hopefully we don't go too far the other way.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Shit news if true. Was hoping to see a full season of him with NN at the new stadium. Champion nonetheless and will forever be our 4th Brownlow Medallist.

Is this the first of many retirement announcements to come? Hopefully we don't go too far the other way.

I don't mind. He would only have another year as a player anyway and I don't see us winning a flag next year given the experience profile we will likely have in 2018.

 

[boondy]

The wrong man is retiring

Until Haggers says so I dont believe it

 

[Mico89]

Either way eagles will gain will keep a highly talented player or a coach full of football brilliance. But in my view would like to see him go one more year, our younger players that will be running around would learn a lot more off him if they are playing by his side. And injuries that we have had to our ruck division have really cost us this year, he would be a better player for us with NN. Fingers crossed he plays on but everything in the media points otherwise....

 

[Forward Press]

Would've liked to have seen Naitanui palming down a centre bounce down Mitchell's throat in the new Perth Stadium but I guess it's not to be.

Still really can't believe that he pulled on the blue and gold. His trade last year must've been one of the most surprising in AFL history.

 

[flyinghi64]

Until Haggers says so I dont believe it

Said as much this morning "Got the moves like Haggers"
Still don't really want to believe it yet though.

 

[ioppolo]

Some much needed personnel in the coaches box I dare say. I look forward to him having a say up there.

 

[Crimson King]

His limited stint here just further exposed how many dumb footballers we carry. He is always still one step ahead of the play (whereas alot of our players are reactive as ****) and sure, what he tries to do doesn't come off all the time but he has a pretty sharp mind that reads the game so well so hopefully, it will translate over into coaching.

 

[Xsess]

Probably been our best midfielder this year. Scary shit.

 

[Chris_6678]

Dale Miller‏ @miller_dj 3m3 minutes ago




We're expecting @WestCoastEagles Sam Mitchell to officially announce his retirement at 11.30am. Tweets will follow from the presser

 

[Gizza]

While this does kinda suck, it's not really surprising. I thought this pretty much was always the plan.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Probably been our best midfielder this year. Scary shit.

Not really, won the Hawks best and Fairest last year so was always going to be our premier midfielder. Probably would be still at most clubs.

 

[oak79]

Bugger, I was hoping for 1 more year. Just use Priddis as depth next year to cover injuries, while Sam should be the inside man for the next 14 months.

 

[Chris_6678]

Josh Duane‏ @Josh_Duane 3m3 minutes ago


A @WestCoastEagles veteran will retire today...press conference on @9NewsPerth might not be Sam Mitchell... #afl


Butler? Lecca?

 

[jaxxon]

Josh Duane‏ @Josh_Duane 3m3 minutes ago


A @WestCoastEagles veteran will retire today...press conference on @9NewsPerth might not be Sam Mitchell... #afl


Butler? Lecca?

Saw Mitch Brown give Butler a hug earlier in the week, maybe it is Butler.