Mitch Morton [merged]

[WA Tiger]

Who knows what it is, so long as he gets better, hope its not family, maybe has something to do with Cale's slump..

[The Big Richo]

I don't agree WP, I reckon when you take the money you have to give up a bit as well.

Not suggesting his medical records be put on the table but I think some further info is called for.

[WilliamPowell]

I don't agree WP, I reckon when you take the money you have to give up a bit as well.

Not suggesting his medical records be put on the table but I think some further info is called for.

Interesting way of looking at it TBR

Would we expect it any other work environment? I dont think so

So I will ask this

Most of us work and if you needed personal time away from your work wouldn't you expect your employer to tell the every single person in you company why you needed time off would you?

I know I wouldn't

[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.

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

Yeah I don't think there is a perfect way of handling private situations. I mean on one hand I want to respect and acknowledge Mitch and his right to his own privacy, but on the other hand as a Richmond member and a fan of Mitch's I want some assurance that he'll be OK. It's 100% none of my or anyones business but we're all apart of the Richmond family and wish him well and hope that it's nothing serious.

[Tigeritis™©®]

Was he good mates with Cuz?
..... Maybe he's missing his mate or the warmer weather in Perth.  

[The Big Richo]

I don't agree WP, I reckon when you take the money you have to give up a bit as well.

Not suggesting his medical records be put on the table but I think some further info is called for.

Interesting way of looking at it TBR

Would we expect it any other work environment? I dont think so

So I will ask this

Most of us work and if you needed personal time away from your work wouldn't you expect your employer to tell the every single person in you company why you needed time off would you?

I know I wouldn't

I don't think you can compare any other ordinary profession though WP.

Footballers get paid an exorbitant amount because the money is generated by the fans. Not sure you can put your hand out for the cheque and then claim privacy.

[Dice]

Simple...If he was gettin a game he wouldn't have taken a hiatus. Pea heart...don't let let RFC door hit your a.rse on the way out Mitch.
 Only thing that sh.its me is that we'll get nothin for him now

[Penelope]

The players get paid, via the fans, to provide entertainment to the fans. That entertainment does not include intrusions into their private lives.

That market is covered by Home and Away and Womans Weekly

[The Big Richo]

The players get paid, via the fans, to provide entertainment to the fans. That entertainment does not include intrusions into their private lives.

That market is covered by Home and Away and Womans Weekly

I don't see how it is an intrusion, I think it is just basic courtesy towards the members.

Why would saying Mitch Morton is on a leave of absence due to him suffering from an illness or due to an ill family member or due to what ever be an intrusion?

If anything keeping secrets leads to more speculation and greater chance for rumour and innunedo to be an intrusion.

[Willy]

I understand that he could have a very valid reason to take time off, but I dont think it is a coincidence that the two players with arguably the biggest shall we say, 'disciplinary issues,'  have both been granted leave from the club. Bit of a concern for mine.
While were at it, what the eff is going on with Dan Connors?

[Penelope]

The players get paid, via the fans, to provide entertainment to the fans. That entertainment does not include intrusions into their private lives.

That market is covered by Home and Away and Womans Weekly

I don't see how it is an intrusion, I think it is just basic courtesy towards the members.

Why would saying Mitch Morton is on a leave of absence due to him suffering from an illness or due to an ill family member or due to what ever be an intrusion?

If anything keeping secrets leads to more speculation and greater chance for rumour and innunedo to be an intrusion.

It's an intrusion if he doesnt want it to be made public.

Just like some people will not tell their friends and acquaintances about a serious illness, but others are happy to talk about it. it's an individual thing and if some one wants privacy we should respect that. If they are happy to tell the world, as Stynes has done to borrow Billy's example, then well and good.

I agree about it leading to speculation, but that it is human nature to gossip and speculate. It will happen to a certain degree anyway and really is not a valid reason to intrude upon an individuals privacy.

[Coach]

Simple...If he was gettin a game he wouldn't have taken a hiatus. Pea heart...don't let let RFC door hit your a.rse on the way out Mitch.
 Only thing that sh.its me is that we'll get nothin for him now

Harsh.

[TFL]

Mitch was at Coburg on Saturday watching the game.

He was in good spirits and the break will do him well. Dont discount him being at Richmond next year.

[Smokey]

Just because we support a sport/club and pay money for the privilege, it gives us no right to demand information on any individual player's personal issues or condition.  If the player wants their personal stuff kept quiet then they have the most basic of human rights to expect and demand that.  Even though the self-serving interests of the amoral media vultures would have you believe otherwise doesn't make it right.  I'm gobsmacked that people think otherwise.  

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I don't agree WP, I reckon when you take the money you have to give up a bit as well.

Not suggesting his medical records be put on the table but I think some further info is called for.

Interesting way of looking at it TBR

Would we expect it any other work environment? I dont think so

So I will ask this

Most of us work and if you needed personal time away from your work wouldn't you expect your employer to tell the every single person in you company why you needed time off would you?

I know I wouldn't

I can't say there have been many instances where people at work have had a month off work - paid leave - for "personal" issues. It would want to be unique.