While I entirely agree with you, an important part of winning a fight against a mage is using your head:
Don't waste an emote pulling out your sword, just charge them and punch them in the face
If you can't get in range in time, use a ranged weapon.
If you don't have a ranged weapon, throw your gauntlet at them.
If you don't have a gauntlet, throw some other weighty misc item at them.
If they don't RP their connection breaking from any of that ****-- Or hell, even from dodging it-- call an MT, because they're powergaming.
Edit: Also gassing them with thanhium is hilarious and fun and you should do it.
Edit 2: I'll have you know my training memes were on point.