Mitchell Duke

[Sithslayer1991]

21 hours ago, theguyyouwishyouwere said:

he won't play for the socceroos again

I think Arnie not only pick him but also play him were still limited up front with only Maclaren and Taggart as our options. Giannou has fallen off the face of the Earth and Juric glass body looks like he won't be back in green and gold. Alou Kuol, Mo Toure and maybe Wenzel Halls would be the only competition for Duke unless someone else is lighting it up overseas

[Westiesarebesties]

37 minutes ago, Sithslayer1991 said:

I think Arnie not only pick him but also play him were still limited up front with only Maclaren and Taggart as our options. Giannou has fallen off the face of the Earth and Juric glass body looks like he won't be back in green and gold. Alou Kuol, Mo Toure and maybe Wenzel Halls would be the only competition for Duke unless someone else is lighting it up overseas

Rukavysta has been doing well in Israel, until recently at least. He had a 1-2 month period of not scoring, but he did just score in his final ladder match and took out the golden boot. Weirdly he almost doubled the next top scorer, 17 to 9...

[Sithslayer1991]

2 minutes ago, Westiesarebesties said:

Rukavysta has been doing well in Israel, until recently at least. He had a 1-2 month period of not scoring, but he did just score in his final ladder match and took out the golden boot. Weirdly he almost doubled the next top scorer, 17 to 9...

That's right so we have 3 at least that would be starters. Still with Duke's versatility and current form I can't see how he doesn't get picked in this extended squad by Arnie whose a massive fan of Duke

[Davo]

Against some of the less physical and more technical Asian opponents I feel like Duke would be a decent option, particularly under crosses, high balls, set pieces etc.

[Carns]

Scored a brace for the Socceroos this morning against Chinese Taipei/Taiwan.

[WHACKO]

Should try and find a league one club in England if he can.

[Paul01]

2 minutes ago, WHACKO said:

Should try and find a league one club in England if he can.

His wife would love that, being a pom

[MathyouWSW]

16 hours ago, Paul01 said:

His wife would love that, being a pom

Well I thought that's what was going to happen if Cox got appointed the managing role at Southend United. Surely, Cox would of had Duke as his top priority to sign first for the club.

However, Southend United are currently in League Two so it'll almost feel like a walk in the park for Duke.

 

[Davo]

2 minutes ago, MathyouWSW said:

Well I thought that's what was going to happen if Cox got appointed the managing role at Southend United. Surely, Cox would of had Duke as his top priority to sign first for the club.

However, Southend United are currently in League Two so it'll almost feel like a walk in the park for Duke.

 

They got relegated from League Two last season, so it'll be a stroll in the park in the National League.

[MartinTyler]

13 minutes ago, Davo said:

They got relegated from League Two last season, so it'll be a stroll in the park in the National League.

Southend have been in free-fall the past couple of years...no stroll in the park when they are up against the likes of Torquay, Notts, Stockport and Chesterfield. 

[StringerBellend]

1 hour ago, MartinTyler said:

Southend have been in free-fall the past couple of years...no stroll in the park when they are up against the likes of Torquay, Notts, Stockport and Chesterfield. 

if we are losing signings to Southend utd given their financial position, then i'll join Keithie and seeker in their JT out campaign

[MathyouWSW]

Looks like he scored in their first game: 

Match finished 1-1

[MathyouWSW]

 

[MartinTyler]

Can someone remind me who Mitch played for in the Championship?

[Sithslayer1991]

I think he is referring to his time when he was trailing in England but work permits stopped him from getting any further than the trials. I think it was just after he finished his first Japanese stint and it was more to see if he could play at the level rather than to get a contract because of the work permit rules.

Regardless his not wrong J2 is strong and its an environment he already knows. He would be getting a decent wage of $500,000 and above while also getting more games than he could in the A-league. When you put that all in to perspective and the fact we are so thin with attacking options for the Socceroos, it make sense as he enhances his chances to play for the national team than he would anywhere else.

[MathyouWSW]

People have been calling him an "anti-vaxxer" on twitter as well:

 

 

[Westiesarebesties]

Tbf he was very openly anti lockdown and all that, came across like it wouldn’t be surprising if he is antivax but has got it as he needs to for work. 

[Westiesarebesties]

 

This post certainly makes him seem pretty anti vax…

[StringerBellend]

He's going the full Ned Zelic

[theguyyouwishyouwere]

Don't head the ball, kids

[Paul01]

Duke just got 2 yellows in his game in Japan. Sent off

[mack]

2 hours ago, Paul01 said:

Duke just got 2 yellows in his game in Japan. Sent off

Really dumb ones as well

Elbowed an opponent in the chest & knocked them over when the ball wasn't even in play and then smashed into a defender & the keeper going for a ball he was no chance of. 45 seconds and 1:22 in the video.

[MathyouWSW]

Hmm, the second one I feel was a bit unfortunate in my opinion. He should got a warning. 

The elbowing was understandable. 

[theguyyouwishyouwere]

13 hours ago, MathyouWSW said:

Hmm, the second one I feel was a bit unfortunate in my opinion. He should got a warning. 

The elbowing was understandable. 

the first yellow was the warning. 

[MathyouWSW]

He apologised to the fans, coaching staff and team mates for his actions: 

 

[theguyyouwishyouwere]

well, the game after next 

[Sithslayer1991]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-15/socceroo-striker-mitch-duke-last-dance/101423296

I think this article from ABC with Duke is fantastic. We all can accept he isn't the most talented player nor the most refined player, but the mentality to never give up is 99% of what allows you to succeed as a professional Football player.

[BoyFromTheWest]

Great story - shows why Dukey is the player he is.  The never-give-up style against any odds, is a true Westy characteristic!!

[WSWJACK]

Just now, BoyFromTheWest said:

Great story - shows why Dukey is the player he is.  The never-give-up style against any odds, is a true Westy characteristic!!

Would have him back tomorrow

[SBW]

I Thought Mitch Duke was going to sign for FC Tokyo after his performance at world cup but some on social media are claiming he will sign for another J2 League club, Machida Zelvia who were nearly relegated back to J3 League last season.

What an odd decision