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General sports discussion => AFL => Sydney => Topic started by: stew42 on August 02, 2013, 03:19:43 PM

Title: Morts is retiring
Post by: stew42 on August 02, 2013, 03:19:43 PM
Sydney Swans forward Mitch Morton today informed the club and his teammates that this would be his last season of AFL football.

Read what Mitch had to say here - http://bit.ly/16nNZI2

A great news story from the club, showed huge improvement with the Swans, especially off the field, and he was rewarded with one (possibly two!) premiership medallion.
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Nige on August 02, 2013, 03:22:45 PM
 :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

I've always been a fan of Mitch Morton, especially because he once played for my mob.

Sad news, but well done to him.  8)
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Mailman the 2nd on August 02, 2013, 03:36:39 PM
While he certainly did some promising things, it is the right time to retire.

He got the moment that many dream of and can't achieve you have to be happy with that
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Capper on August 02, 2013, 03:42:39 PM
So it sounds like that he has a job lined up in Sydney as he will be buying a Swans membership next year.

Had a great finals series last year and stood up when counted
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Woodie on August 03, 2013, 09:55:11 AM
I think coming to the swans has changed him for the better, IMO he has seen the writing on the wall & there wasn't going to be many opportunities for him. He goes out as a premiership player. Well done Mitch :)
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Ricochet on August 03, 2013, 10:25:52 AM
Do you think the development of your fwds and the addition of Tippett had a little to do with his decision
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: SydneyRox on August 03, 2013, 10:33:52 AM
i kmow hid time at the swans was fast becoming limited, but at 26 you would think he could have made a go somewhere else?
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Ricochet on August 03, 2013, 10:36:03 AM
Yeh thats what i thought. How many clubs has he been at now? 3?
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: SydneyRox on August 03, 2013, 10:38:48 AM
Quote from: Ricochet on August 03, 2013, 10:36:03 AM
Yeh thats what i thought. How many clubs has he been at now? 3?
GWS, GC, WB and Melb could all use  smart extra fwd
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Ricochet on August 03, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: SydneyRox on August 03, 2013, 10:38:48 AM
Quote from: Ricochet on August 03, 2013, 10:36:03 AM
Yeh thats what i thought. How many clubs has he been at now? 3?
GWS, GC, WB and Melb could all use  smart extra fwd
I'd even like him at Freo tbh
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Capper on August 03, 2013, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on August 03, 2013, 10:25:52 AM
Do you think the development of your fwds and the addition of Tippett had a little to do with his decision
no from the article he has set up shop in sydney with his life outside footy
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Nige on August 03, 2013, 03:54:14 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on August 03, 2013, 10:36:03 AM
Yeh thats what i thought. How many clubs has he been at now? 3?

Yep. Weagles, Tiges and Swannies.
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: ossie85 on August 03, 2013, 04:27:30 PM

He's had a very strange career Mitch Morton!
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: AFEV on August 03, 2013, 07:37:42 PM
What the heck.
That's an unexpected blow for the Revs!

Always liked Mitch, sad to see him go.
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Nige on October 01, 2013, 12:04:51 PM
Mitch speaking his mind on trade radio, telling Cam Luke and Browny about why he retired.

Has moved back to Perth to play WAFL (club yet to be determined) and work (something to do with finance).

He wanted to play midfield, regardless of the level, but none of the AFL clubs he was at gave him the chance, so that why he pulled the stumps on his AFL career.

He's more than happy to play WAFL and work in finance. #respect
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Mailman the 2nd on October 01, 2013, 12:10:44 PM
Good on him

Don't think he really had the physical capacity of a midfielder but I highly respect his decision.
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: SydneyRox on October 01, 2013, 12:17:24 PM
Cmon South Fremantle!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Ricochet on October 01, 2013, 12:31:32 PM
Was Morton a Claremont boy?
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: SydneyRox on October 01, 2013, 04:59:35 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on October 01, 2013, 12:31:32 PM
Was Morton a Claremont boy?

yeah, think so... doesnt mean the dogs cant swoop!!
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Ricochet on October 01, 2013, 05:00:57 PM
haha Hasleby will be all over it
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: SydneyRox on October 01, 2013, 05:17:09 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on October 01, 2013, 05:00:57 PM
haha Hasleby will be all over it

yup! we need a few miracles!!
Title: Re: Morts is retiring
Post by: Ricochet on October 01, 2013, 05:23:45 PM
Quote from: SydneyRox on October 01, 2013, 05:17:09 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on October 01, 2013, 05:00:57 PM
haha Hasleby will be all over it

yup! we need a few miracles!!
your not wrong haha a bit of talent in the ressies but did they stacked the grand final team with a few oldies!?