Melbourne has Max Gawn and wife Jessica to thank for pulling the Clayton Oliver trade scandal back from the brink.
The four-tme best and fairest winner on Thursday made a commitment to the club after some senior figures were left disappointed by his behaviour towards the end of the club’s 2023 season.the club was not seeking a trade for OliverThat came after days of radio silence from the club when reports emerged Oliver was considering interest to leave the club with the Adelaide Crows reportedly preparing to make a move.
The club captain is reported to have taken Oliver in as part of the club’s demands for Oliver to address his reported dip in professionalism. “They have made a series of demands to Oliver that include the need to treat club staff with respect, teammates with respect, prepare the way he should and to turn up to training in the proper condition,” he said.
Speaking at the club’s best and fairest awards on Friday, Viney admitted the club has face challenges around Oliver’s behaviour.“Everyone faces their own challenge throughout the year, it’s just with the calibre of player Clayton is it’s become public,” Viney said.“We have multiple conversations with players throughout the year about meeting and upholding certain standards we expect of everyone at the football club and Clayton is no different.
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