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‘I don’t know what happened’: How Clarry found purpose again

Clayton Oliver has broken his media silence on being ‘pushed out’ by Melbourne, his off-field behaviour — including that Mitch Cleary interaction — and his fresh start in Sydney.

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Inside the Clayton Oliver discussion

Prawns, boats, promises: What happens inside high-profile pitches

Brad Lloyd tried prawns and a boat to lure Cale Hooker to Freo, but failed. He reveals what GWS’ pitch to Clayton Oliver would have looked like, and how the Giants turn him into Matt Rowell.

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Clayton Oliver during his first session with the GWS Giants as the 1- 4 year players return to training on November 24, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Track watch: Greene’s jab at Dees over Clarry, King hits milestone

GWS captain has taken a cheeky jab at Melbourne over trading Clayton Oliver, while St Kilda spearhead Max King has taken his biggest strides on his comeback trail. See the pics, plus the latest from Brisbane.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31 2024 Brodie McLaughlin of Williamstown celebrates kicking a goal against Box Hill Hawks during the VFL elimination final Picture: Brendan Beckett

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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Mega track watch: AFL pre-season

Mega track watch: Oliver ‘a beast’, young Pie stuns, Hawks’ new Day

GWS couldn’t be more impressed with Clayton Oliver, Hawthorn got stuck in at their Dingley base and a Magpie shocked his senior teammates on Monday. See more from six clubs in track watch.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Clayton Oliver of the Demons looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Stringer, Hogan, Clarry? GWS confident of Oliver resurgence

From premiership hero to unwanted star — Giants boss David Matthews explains why GWS will be able to transform former Demon Clayton Oliver back to his best.

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Tom Green and Jacob Gaynor. Picture: GWS

Tassie Devils continue signing spree with Giant coup

The social media guru behind GWS Giants’ 172,000-strong social media empire is jumping ship to a rival AFL club in a significant off-field coup.

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Cam Guthrie (left), Jason Johannisen (centre) and Oscar McInerney (right).

Rug pulled from under star in AFL carnage

The Western Bulldogs have made a shock move to cut a premiership-winning cult figure with three players shown the door.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Leek Aleer of the Giants looks on at quarter-time during the round 14 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Port Adelaide Power at ENGIE Stadium, on June 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Disgraceful’: ‘Livid’ AFL star left at the altar

A Giants star has had the rug pulled out from under him with a rival club performing an extraordinary backflip that has sparked outrage.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Sara Howley of the Giants celebrates a goal during the AFLW Round five match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval on September 13, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

TikTok, tattoos: How Geelong teen made Giants ‘feel like home’

The Howley household will open its Geelong doors for daughter Sara and her GWS teammates ahead of their Cats clash, as the teen opens up on her life and friendships in the Harbour City.

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Clayton Oliver on a boat on Sydney Harbour with GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley and players on October 3, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Photo of AFL star with rival club says it all

An AFL star has been spotted meeting with a rival club’s coach and players on a boat after being told he’s no longer wanted.

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Geelong Cats Mad Monday Brad Close dressed as the Catman and Bailey Smith dressed as Brad Pitt from Legends of the fall Picture: Instagram

Giants CEO pleads for ‘more consistency’ on Mad Mondays

Last year, 13 Giants players were sanctioned over Wacky Wednesday antics. This year, Geelong was allowed to handle their Mad Monday fallout internally. GWS’ CEO wants consistency.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats celebrates with the premiership trophy after winning the 2022 AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Radical Geelong bid to add seven premierships ‘closer than ever’

A former Geelong president’s push to add seven ‘ghost premierships’ to their official tally has made significant progress — and it’s not just the Cats who would benefit.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Leek Aleer of the Giants marks during the AFL Elimination Final match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Hawthorn Hawks at ENGIE Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Another one! Aleer to join Saints, second Giant on way to Vic club

GWS are set to lose two of their young core this off-season, with Leek Aleer joining a number of players bound for St Kilda and a Victorian club landing a 197cm swingman.

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