Oppo Camp The Non-North Footy Discussion & Matchday Chat Thread (NNFD&MCT) VIII

[LuvtheKangas]

Melbourne Demons star Clayton Oliver returns home from training camp​

Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver has left the Demons’ training camp in Lorne as his troubled year continues.

December 20, 2023 - 10:30AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom


Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver has taken another break from football.
The troubled midfielder missed last Saturday’s training session in Melbourne and then left the Demons training camp in Lorne early on Monday night.
It’s been well documented Oliver has dealt with personal issues throughout this season including injuries, medical challenges and questions over his behaviour.
Melbourne football boss Alan Richardson said the club would continue to work with Oliver over the Christmas break.
“Clayton is taking a break as he continues to deal with some issues,” Richardson said.
“We are continuing to support Clayton and managing his program in a way that prioritises his health and wellbeing.
“His teammates and staff remain confident he is making good progress.”

Clayton Oliver at Demon’s training. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
The Demons arrived in Lorne on Monday for a three-day bonding exercise but it was decided Oliver should return home later that night.
On Friday it was revealed the premiership hero will face court next year after being caught driving without a licence.
Oliver had been banned from driving for medical reasons after he was hospitalised in October following a seizure.
But he ignored doctors orders, continuing to be behind the wheel before he was busted by police.
Last week Melbourne CEO Gary Pert said Oliver was “in a great headspace” despite his year.
He had returned early to training but had been limited after having a minor knee procedure.
However, he regressed in recent days which saw him sent home from the training camp.
“He wants to be part of something really special,” Pert said about Oliver at Melbourne’s annual members footy forum.
Oliver suffered the seizure when he was at teammate Joel Smith’s house. Smith is currently provisionally suspended after testing positive to cocaine in a sample taken after the Demons win over Hawthorn in Rd 23.

Clayton Oliver suffered a seizure in October while at teammate Joel Smith’s (right) house. Picture: Michael Klein
“There’s been some quite high-profile player incidents in the off-season,” Pert said.
“I want to reassure all Melbourne members and supporters . . . the culture of the Melbourne FC is very strong and very resilient, and it starts with these guys here (the club’s leadership). It’s a very strong and aligned culture.
“A strong culture is about calling out when individuals aren’t in alignment with the culture, about holding people accountable.
“We will have challenges of people not being in alignment . . . (but) we’ll continue to drive our cultural programs through our leaders.
“I think it is a competitive edge of ours (the culture) and it’s being driven by the best group of leaders I’ve seen.
“All individuals within our high-performance program will continue to get the expert support they need for their personal needs.
“The club is absolutely there to support those individuals.”

LOL. Such a strong culture that they've lost their last 4 finals despite being the most talented list in the competition.

To put it another way, if they indeed had a strong culture, they would have won the last 3 flags.

 

[Samsquanch]

Clayton Oliver suffered a seizure in October while at teammate Joel Smith’s (right) house. Picture: Michael Klein
“There’s been some quite high-profile player incidents in the off-season,” Pert said.

If someone was to add up 2+2 would anybody know what the answer might be?

 

[Heaps of fun]

Clayton has had one of the most remarkable careers I've seen since really paying attention to footy in the last 10-12 years. Would be awesome to see him overcome this and finish his years off strongly. He was well on the way to setting career records in multiple statistics.

At 162 games he averages 29 disposals, 3 more than anyone in the top 30 all time. He already has 1114 clearances, he is only behind Cripps in the top 30 all time for that stat on average and is just outside that current grouping already with Dustin Martin at 1148 in 30th place. He averages the most contested possessions of anyone in the game since the stat was recorded and is also top 10 for tackles by the same metric.

 

[Ligma]

My mates girlfriend who’s camping in lorne said she saw him jumping a fence at a place

 

[Cyber_punk]

LOL. Such a strong culture that they've lost their last 4 finals despite being the most talented list in the competition.

To put it another way, if they indeed had a strong culture, they would have won the last 3 flags.

They'll go down as one of the biggest underachieving lists if they don't win at least 1 more flag

 

[SMaturin]

Oliver issue aside, Pert talks such shit.

 

[krakouers]

If someone was to add up 2+2 would anybody know what the answer might be?

According to my WA regional education, 22

My mates girlfriend who’s camping in lorne said she saw him jumping a fence at a place

Not the best girlfriend then, telling others about it!

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Rumour I’ve heard about Oliver’s most recent hiccup…

Bailed on a team dinner due to a headache but later seen out and about with a few unsavoury characters. When quizzed about it by staff the next day he had a big blow up.

Drugs are definitely an issue here, but it’s the mixing of said drugs (illicit, painkillers, ADHD meds & anxiety meds) which is significantly contributing to his erratic behaviour and declining mindset.

Hopefully gets the help he needs.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Rumour I’ve heard about Oliver’s most recent hiccup…

Bailed on a team dinner due to a headache but later seen out and about with a few unsavoury characters. When quizzed about it by staff the next day he had a big blow up.

Drugs are definitely an issue here, but it’s the mixing of said drugs (illicit, painkillers, ADHD meds & anxiety meds) which is significantly contributing to his erratic behaviour and declining mindset.

Hopefully gets the help he needs.

Unsavoury characters in Lorne? Did they drive Lexus 4WDs instead of Mercedes?

 

[Liam Boy]

i imagine clayton oliver

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

27

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

out in public basically being something like this:

 

[krakouers]

Rumour I’ve heard about Oliver’s most recent hiccup…

Bailed on a team dinner due to a headache but later seen out and about with a few unsavoury characters. When quizzed about it by staff the next day he had a big blow up.

Drugs are definitely an issue here, but it’s the mixing of said drugs (illicit, painkillers, ADHD meds & anxiety meds) which is significantly contributing to his erratic behaviour and declining mindset.

Hopefully gets the help he needs.

So, worth a pick in the 90’s?

I didn’t think we did much with pick 60 in 1993, so they can have that one

North Melbourne - Every Draft Pick Ever - Draftguru

www.draftguru.com.au

 

[koshari]

Unsavoury characters in Lorne? Did they drive Lexus 4WDs instead of Mercedes?

so unsavory = bbq??

 

[RightWingRoo]

Unsavoury characters in Lorne? Did they drive Lexus 4WDs instead of Mercedes?

Plenty of doctors and lawyers, have kids who are coke fiends. Seems like Clarry is the type that can find unsavoury characters anywhere

 

[krakouers]

Plenty of doctors and lawyers, have kids who are coke fiends. Seems like Clarry is the type that can find unsavoury characters anywhere

Yeah but they won’t sell to people not on instagram

 

[krakouers]

Sam Mitchell hospitalised in New York after pneumonia scare

Hawthorn AFL coach Sam Mitchell is recovering after being admitted to hospital in New York, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

thewest.com.au

“Sam Mitchell is expected to make a full recovery from a bout of pneumonia but the Hawthorn coach will remain in a New York hospital for several more days.

Mitchell, 41, was travelling in the United States with his family when he started feeling ill last week.

He was admitted to New York University Hospital over the weekend and spent Christmas there, having been diagnosed with pneumonia.”

 

[gokangas]

Sam Mitchell hospitalised in New York after pneumonia scare

Hawthorn AFL coach Sam Mitchell is recovering after being admitted to hospital in New York, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

thewest.com.au

“Sam Mitchell is expected to make a full recovery from a bout of pneumonia but the Hawthorn coach will remain in a New York hospital for several more days.

Mitchell, 41, was travelling in the United States with his family when he started feeling ill last week.

He was admitted to New York University Hospital over the weekend and spent Christmas there, having been diagnosed with pneumonia.”

It's cold in New York.

 

[Samsquanch]

It's cold in New York.

Just ask Gasometer !

Apparently the bells ringing out on Christmas Day in NYC is not the sound of freedom, joy, eternal love and peaceful harmony.

They say the hospitals over there are a bit pricey as well.

 

[krakouers]

Just ask Gasometer !

Apparently the bells ringing out on Christmas Day in NYC is not the sound of freedom, joy, eternal love and peaceful harmony.

They say the hospitals over there are a bit pricey as well.

Dingley pokies have enough cash

 

[Farthers]

 

[King Corey]

Bummer.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Quite the preseason that physique has done.

 

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

Quite the preseason that physique has done.

 

[gustaaf]

Quite the preseason that physique has done.

He's lost so much weight, his shorts are struggling to stay up.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I reckon 95% of our list would have better rigs than that. And that's an indictment on Clarry.

 

[Samsquanch]

I reckon 95% of our list would have better rigs than that. And that's an indictment on Clarry.

You are saying 95% of our Big Footy list I presume? Sounds a bit high but I'd believe 85% for sure.