Oliver farewells red and blue

CLAYTON Oliver will depart Melbourne, after the club agreed to a trade with GWS on Wednesday night.

Oliver, who has played 205 games across 10 seasons in the red and blue, will head to the GIANTS, with the Dees receiving a future third-round selection in return.

Melbourne AFL List Manager Tim Lamb thanked Oliver for all he has given to the club.

“Clayton has had an outstanding career in the red and blue, and we thank him for his contribution over the past decade,” Lamb said.

“He has produced some exceptional football over the journey and played a crucial role throughout the drought-breaking 2021 season.

“Ultimately, Clayton decided he would like to explore his options during the Trade Period, and we are happy that he has been able to find a new home at the GIANTS.

“Clayton will forever be a Melbourne person and will always hold a special place at the club. We wish him nothing but the best for the future.”

Oliver was selected with pick No.4 in the 2015 AFL Draft and made his debut in Round 1 of the following season. He celebrated his 200-game milestone earlier this year.

Originally from Mooroopna, Oliver departs as a four-time Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy winner, three-time All-Australian and Melbourne Football Club Life Member, and with a premiership medallion to his name.

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