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Clayton Oliver Trade: Early Contender Emerges as Landing Spot for Star Dee

The GWS Giants emerged on October 2, 2025, as an early serious suitor for Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver amid trade period talks.
This interest follows Melbourne’s drop from their 2021 premiership success to finishing 14th in the last two seasons amid coaching changes.
Oliver, a four-time best-and-fairest winner and triple All-Australian, met new coach Steven King who indicated his inside midfielder role may be limited.
Demons’ former CEO Gary Pert stated the club never discussed trading Oliver, who has not requested a trade despite recent form decline and a hospitalisation in October.
Giants and other clubs see Oliver as a key clearance player attracted by his reduced salary, suggesting a possible change after years as a club champion.

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Clayton Oliver appears set to leave Melbourne after the Demons reveal they will not stand in his way if he wants to consider a trade to another club.

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Melbourne have effectively encouraged star midfielder Clayton Oliver to find another club after a discussion about his role with new coach Steven King. It comes as fellow Demons star Christian Petracca explores his options of changing clubs.

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