As a Roosters supporter, I hope he stays
I see value in him.
If he does stay, then two other players would need to leave to accommodate the Cronk signing, so maybe I should be more keen for him to go
If I were Mitchell, I would seriously consider Newcastle OR Manly
Manly has a lot in common with the Roosters, similar local environments, proximity to family and friends, a club most other league fans hate. They're birds of a feather these two clubs. I know he'd feel at home there.
Newcastle would be a more difficult move in some respects, but it has plenty to offer
There are a core of ex-Roosters players there. He would be in charge of the team and have an opportunity to prove himself at a club which doesn't draw as much criticism. They have a tremendous young roster with bags of talent but without as great a weight of expectation. Yes, Newcastle fans would expect a lot, but the team would be given time to get it right. Newcastle are a club on the rise and Finals football is not beyond them. This could be for Mitchell what the move from Newcastle to Manly was for Ben Kennedy - a chance to win over a new group of fans.
If I were counselling Mitchell I would advise him to go with Newcastle. But I feel that Mitchell might feel that Manly is the safer option.