Support for Mitch Clark

By Daniel Cherny
Updated April 9 2014 - 7:13pm, first published 10:54am
Mark Thompson says the AFL needs to do more to tackle mental health issues. Photo: Pat Scala
Mark Thompson says the AFL needs to do more to tackle mental health issues. Photo: Pat Scala
Mitch Clark has quit AFL to cope with his depression. Photo: Joe Armao
Mitch Clark has quit AFL to cope with his depression. Photo: Joe Armao
Former AFL footballer Nathan Thompson. Photo: Leanne Pickett
Former AFL footballer Nathan Thompson. Photo: Leanne Pickett

Essendon coach Mark Thompson has thrown his support behind retiring Demon Mitch Clark, and emphasised the need for AFL players to receive more support as they cope with the pressures of playing professional sport.

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