Mitch Morton [merged]

[The Big Richo]

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.

Blackie hasn't been happy with Morton since his last game when he spotted some ordinary efforts. Fair enough too.

And this is getting off topic but I don't think it is correct to say AFL players earn their money soley for the entertainment they provide on the field.

And when you take the money that comes because of public exposure then you take all that comes with it, good and bad.

[one-eyed]

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?

Mitch was acting as a bit of mentor (for want of a better word) for Troy before Troy's latest hiatus. Connors has been injured with quad. He's apparently 1-2 weeks away.

[Tigeritis™©®]

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.

I know a guy who's wife is suffering such severe depression that she was hospitalized because of it. His boss gave him as much time as he needed to help them out.  
Great boss I reckon.  

[Jackstar is back again]

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

maybe

[TigerLand]

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.  

I wasn't saying it's right smokey, I'm saying its reasonable for the public, mainly Richmond and Mitch supporters wanting to know the reason for his hiatus. "Personal Issues" as the reason for his break was never going to satisfy everyone in the community.

This being on the back of Taylor leaving the club to go to NT indefinitely, people who invest in the club have every right to have concern and want more detail in a player, in Mitchs case - talented players break from the game.

I'm not suggesting the club should come out and disclose everything there is about Mitch, but you can't blame the public wanting to know more when the excuse is as vague as "personal issues".

[10 FLAGS]

some of the stuff that has been written in here has been disgraceful. 

[Hard Roar Tiger]

some of the stuff that has been written in here has been disgraceful. 

Pot kettle big fella

[WilliamPowell]

I know a guy who's wife is suffering such severe depression that she was hospitalized because of it. His boss gave him as much time as he needed to help them out.  
Great boss I reckon.  

Great example Mr Tigra

It does happen, more common than people think I reckon

I know someone within my own family who needed extended time off after their partner had an accident. Their work gave them as much time as they needed.

I'm not suggesting the club should come out and disclose everything there is about Mitch, but you can't blame the public wanting to know more when the excuse is as vague as "personal issues".

Isn't that part of the issue here; "the public wanting to know"? The public doesn't need to know unless the person concerned want the public to know.

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

I am not sure we are owed this so called courtesy TBR.

I see it as an intrusion because it's a private matter that at this time Mitch Morton doesn't want in a public forum. Isn't he entitled to that choice because when it is all said & done isn't this about what is best for him, not us?

If a senior manager (say CFO) of a publicly listed company takes time off for personal reasons are shareholders of entiteld to same the "courtesy"? Should the company just announce it?

Just last month the CEO of QANTAS was off work for a fortnight because he had surgery for prostate cancer but at the time it wasn't mentioned because he didn't want it in the public arena; he went public with it after returing to work. That was his choice and I'd argue it was his right to make that chocie

[TigerLand]

I'm not suggesting the club should come out and disclose everything there is about Mitch, but you can't blame the public wanting to know more when the excuse is as vague as "personal issues".

Isn't that part of the issue here; "the public wanting to know"? The public doesn't need to know unless the person concerned want the public to know.

I don't know what the right answer is, I think it comes back to the 'drama' of the AFL media drumming stories up and trying to insinuate that clubs have something to hide.

Whether your a public figure or not you have every right to privacy but unfortunately that comes with a part of society wanting to know every bit of your life thinking there is some dramatic story in between the lines.

In no way am I suggesting the club have gone about this the wrong way, just making a point that there will always be people that are curious, nosey or believe they are entitled to know all details.

[10 FLAGS]

some of the stuff that has been written in here has been disgraceful. 

Pot kettle big fella

HRT what have I written in this thread that you consider to be disrespectful?

[Mr Magic]

Could we get a 2nd rounder for Mitch?

I think we could.

[WA 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.

I have seen it many many times in my industry, I have seen some people given up to 3 months off...it happens don't worry it just doesn't get brought to the public eye....unless of course you are in the public eye..

[Penelope]

And this is getting off topic but I don't think it is correct to say AFL players earn their money soley for the entertainment they provide on the field.

And when you take the money that comes because of public exposure then you take all that comes with it, good and bad.

Are you suggesting that becoming an AFL player, with all the other sacrifices made to do so , really entitles the public to pry into their personal lives? On what basis? They are paid to play footy, not be part of some poxy reality show

AS it is AFL players come under so much more scrutiny than the general public, but you are saying that they are not entitled to any privacy at all?

Your justifications reek of the tripe  an editor of womans weekly or a so called current affairs show will put forward. Perhaps you are caro? 

Why do so many people feel a need to have access to other people private lives? Is it to overcome a feeling of inadequacy in their own lives? Perhaps a need to see someone else's misery so they can feel good about themselves?

As i said, that market is already covered...and if you really need a footy flavour mixed in then caro and hutchy will come to the party. That sort of piffle is about all they are really any good for.

[eliminator]

Agree should respect  a person's privacy. Agree it is not unsual for people to get leave for personal reasons such as depression. Depression is a very debilitating illness. The club would not have given leave unless it was something serious. Saying Personal issues is the club's way of protecting Mitch's privacy and good on them.

[10 FLAGS]

some of the stuff that has been written in here has been disgraceful. 

Pot kettle big fella

Still waiting ... can you tell me where I said anything disrespectful about Mitchell in this thread. I have been awaiting your response since yesterday! Look forward to seeing it and if not then an apology for your cheap and dishonest shot.