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MITCH Clark has informed the Melbourne Football Club of his decision to retire from AFL football.
As reported in the Herald Sun, Clark has been battling mental illness for the past 12 months and after time away from the club Clark decided he is unable to commit to a career as a professional sportsman due to his condition.
The 26-year-old's retirement is effective immediately.
Clark struggled with injury since arriving at the club from Brisbane on a multi-million dollar deal via the 2011 trade period.
DEMON CLARK TAKES PERSONAL LEAVE
DEMON CLARK'S BROKEN DREAMS
He made a bright start to his career in red and blue, kicking 33 goals in 11 games before suffering to a serious midfoot injury against GWS in Round 13, 2012.
Complications with his foot injury limited Clark to just four more games.
Clark had been on leave from the club since the middle of March as he comtemplated his future.
The Melbourne Football Club has continually pledged its support for Clark's personal wellbeing through his illness and football manager Josh Mahoney said the club supports Clark's decision to retire.
"Mitch's health has been the priority in this situation and after assessing all potential options, Mitch decided it was best for him to retire from AFL Football. The Melbourne Football Club supports this decision."
Clark thanked the club for its support as he took leave from the club to recover and contemplate his future.
"I just want to say thank you to the Melbourne Football Club, firstly for giving me the chance to play for them and secondly for taking care of me during my time there," a club statement said.
"Everyone at the Club has been so supportive of me during some very challenging times, which I will always be appreciative of.
"Finally I want to say thank you to the players and members for being there for me. I'm sorry I wasn't out on the field more, but with my injuries, it just wasn't to be.
"I am very grateful for everything Melbourne has done for me. I will always consider myself a Melbourne player and a Melbourne person."
Clark was originally recruited from East Fremantle with pick No. 9 in the 2005 National Draft.
He played 97 AFL games and kicked 97 goals.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of mental illness should contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue
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