Oliver twist as Demons reportedly open to trading star, two rivals linked: AFL trade news
A further update on the 26-year-old’s future has been provided.
Melbourne is reportedly open to the idea of parting ways with superstar on baller Clayton Oliver to another club for the right price this off-season, with two clubs said to be keen on the midfielder.
Oliver emerged as a shock trade option earlier this week as rival clubs were understood to be weighing up moves to potentially attempt to pry the 26-year-old away from the Demons.
A report from AFL.com.au suggested there was no sign from Melbourne that the club was necessarily willing to move Oliver on, with other clubs instigating a potential move.
Now, according to an SEN report, the Demons are said to be open to listening to trade offers for Oliver despite his contract status for 2030.
Oliver, a four-time best and fairest winner and two-time AFLCA Champion Player of the Year, is viewed as one of the premier players of the competition and would likely demand an extraordinary offering for the Demons to accept a trade.
Oliver too would need to be open to a move away from Melbourne, which he has called home since 2015.
According to the source, Melbourne is looking to make a bid for West Coast’s Pick 1 selection in trade period and might enhance their position by trading on Oliver.
A desire for numerous first-round picks would almost certainly be the starting point for any negotiations between Melbourne and an interested suitor, with Adelaide and Essendon named as potential suitors.
On Trade Radio on Wednesday, reporter Tom Morris stated both the Crows and Bombers are interested in the star Demon.
“I’m prepared to say now that Adelaide and Essendon are two clubs that have shown more than just a passing interest in Clayton Oliver,” Morris said.
