Selfless Oliver shows he’s all in – and Dees love him for it
After his trade to Geelong fell through, critics have been questioning just how invested Clayton Oliver is at Melbourne. On Saturday, they got their answer.
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Oliver’s sliding scale: Precedent set for Dees to cut ties with Clarry
Clayton Oliver’s drop-off in two years is as steep as we have ever seen, writes Jay Clark. And it could mean the Dees get desperate during trade period to cut ties with the premiership midfielder.
Cold reality hits as new Oliver rumour swirls
More details are emerging about Demons star Clayton Oliver’s reported “frustrations” with his club as rumours continue to swirl.
Demons rocked by report, captain responds
A trade drama is already taking shape at the Melbourne Demons with captain Max Gawn forced to address a spreading rumour.
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Is Clarry back? Ominous signs as star Dee dominates match sim
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Dees star reveals ‘robust discussions’ after turmoil of 2024
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‘See how it goes’: Freo star addresses Kosi Pickett rumours
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