Mitch Morton [merged]

[Infamy]

I think I heard it was a very ill family member but can't remember where I got that from

[Mr Magic]

You'd have to admit though that it is very rare to see a player in the best 22 go 'on leave', especially if they have a nice streak of consecutive games under their belt.

Agree totally.
It would have to be a very, very good reason to be absent for so long.
Hope we see Mitch back soon.

[eliminator]

Totally agree with sentiment "Hopefully everything is okay for Mitch and he can come back and have a real crack to end the season on a high." Also totally agree with sentiment "Well there had a some reason behind his form slump, it's a pitty, if true, that the club did not identify it earlier instead of letting him play the football that he has played.Good luck Mitch, lets hope you can sort it out!!!!" Agree with club's approach to give him personal leave.
 
 
  
 

[WilliamPowell]

I hope Mitch hasn't spat the dummy after being dropped....

 

He hasn't played about 3 weeks but got dropped about 8 weeks ago

Very long bow I would have thought

You'd have to admit though that it is very rare to see a player in the best 22 go 'on leave', especially if they have a nice streak of consecutive games under their belt.

Sorry I must not have explained myself

Stripes, asked if Mitch had cracked the sads about being dropped

I tried to point out that he has only been missing games for Coburg for about 3 games (4 weeks with all these stupid byes) and that he was dropped from the AFL about 8 weeks ago

So the suggestion that he may have cracked it for being dropped seems a very long bow to me

Whatever the reason for his leave - I wish him all the best

[wayne]

Greg Denham says he has 'health issues'.

[mightytiges]

I think I heard it was a very ill family member but can't remember where I got that from

If it was a very ill family member then you'd think all 3 brothers would be on special leave but it's only Mitch.

If it's health issues as wayne posted then it could anything from a physical illness through to depression which is sadly becoming more common in AFL footballers. Whatever it is all the best to Mitch for a speedy recovery.

[one-eyed]

Daniel Bradshaw of the Swans has taken time away from football as well to consider his playing future.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/115318/default.aspx

[Jackstar is back again]

Greg Denham says he has 'health issues'.

thats very close

[WilliamPowell]

Greg Denham says he has 'health issues'.

thats very close

All this speculation is quite distasteful to be honest.

Gee you would have hoped that because the Club said it was a "personal matter" that the media would just leave it alone.

Sad because I would have thought the word "personal" would make it pretty clear it aint no one's business but Mitch's and the Club's.  

But no the media have to speculate which makes ever man and his dog want to speculate.

Leave the bloke in peace and let him have the time he bloody well needs   ...... ooops how stupid of me it doesn't make for a good story does it

Pathetic by Denham to play "cloak & dagger" like this and by using a board brush term as all he's done is fired up the the vultures and rumour mongers. Well done Greg you goose your lack of respect for the person is noted  

And sorry Jack but it's pathetic by you too by repsonding with "that's very close" in one post and a   in another - no need for it.  

 

Bottom line is we don't know, we (& that includes the media) dont' need to know  

All the best Mitch

 

[10 FLAGS]

I dont know whats wrong with the lad but good luck to him. Hopefully he gets over his issue really quickly and he can resume football.

[WilliamPowell]

If it's health issues as wayne posted then it could anything from a physical illness through to depression which is sadly becoming more common in AFL footballers. Whatever it is all the best to Mitch for a speedy recovery.

Exactly - that's why what Denham said is distasteful - he has opened up a can of worms that he didn't need to

As a result all his media mates will be trying to outscope one another to get a story even if there isn't a story they will make one

Pounds to peanuts someone will announce the scope

I can just see the likes Hutchy & Barrett hiding out a rubbish bin to get the scope - they'd be in their element

[TigerLand]

WP agree slightly but I think its fair to assume that Richmond supporters would be concerned for Mitch and for peace of mind would like to know the extent of his issues. Sure it's no-ones business but as a society you have to expect people would like the assurance that he's OK.

When something isn't explained at length it seems like there is something to hide, which ultimately leads the media to digging up as much detail as possible regardless of how interesting the story is.

[Stripes]

I hope Mitch hasn't spat the dummy after being dropped....

 

He hasn't played about 3 weeks but got dropped about 8 weeks ago

Very long bow I would have thought

You'd have to admit though that it is very rare to see a player in the best 22 go 'on leave', especially if they have a nice streak of consecutive games under their belt.

Sorry I must not have explained myself

Stripes, asked if Mitch had cracked the sads about being dropped

I tried to point out that he has only been missing games for Coburg for about 3 games (4 weeks with all these stupid byes) and that he was dropped from the AFL about 8 weeks ago

So the suggestion that he may have cracked it for being dropped seems a very long bow to me

Whatever the reason for his leave - I wish him all the best

Sorry WP - I missed your reply. I was only being flippant - I thought perhpas he was suffering some type of depression based on struggling to make the team. Everyone wishes him the best I'm sure but when the truth is hidden it makes way for speculation. Fact of life.

[WilliamPowell]

WP agree slightly but I think its fair to assume that Richmond supporters would be concerned for Mitch and for peace of mind would like to know the extent of his issues. Sure it's no-ones business but as a society you have to expect people would like the assurance that he's OK.

When something isn't explained at length it seems like there is something to hide, which ultimately leads the media to digging up as much detail as possible regardless of how interesting the story is.

Understand what you are saying Pope I rellay do but  when it is said and done not everyone is Jim Stynes wanting to share their story. Sometimes people want to keep things private

Bottom line for mine is this: I dont care what the reasons are that Mitch has asked for this leave because that's none of my business.

But I certainly do care about the bloke and the fact that he has needed to take time off to deal with this personal matter. The whys and the whats are not the issue, the blokes well being is

[one-eyed]

Benny Gale was asked about Morton in the live chat. Here's his response:

Mitch has had some personal issues which he's been dealing with for a while, the club decided in collaboration with Mitch that it would be in his best interests to get away from the day to day club environment as he manages these issues. I understand he is maknig good progress, he's following a fairly robust conditioning program and we are optimistic that he'll rejoin us in due course.