Troubled Melbourne star Clayton Oliver was a no-show because the membership resumed pre-season coaching on Thursday and can stay on prolonged depart as he offers with “personal issues” which contributed to him to leaving a pre-Christmas camp early.
The membership has pledged its full assist to the 26-year-old and four-time Melbourne best-and-fairest winner and 2021 premiership participant has been topic to intense scrutiny because the finish of final season.
Oliver left the membership’s coaching camp at Lorne earlier than the Christmas break early and on the recommendation of medical specialists will keep away from the membership as he prioritises his well being and the advanced points he faces.
“Clayton has personal issues that he has been dealing with. Clayton has been working extremely closely with his personal medical team, with the support of key club staff, in order to manage these challenges,” Melbourne soccer boss Alan Richardson stated.
“The club fully supports Clayton taking this important time out, which will allow him to focus on these challenges.
“Our primary focus is Clayton’s overall wellbeing, and we will continue to support him through this period.
“It’s important for Clayton that we respect his privacy and his need for time and space.”
Oliver’s absence comes as day after it was confirmed swingman Joel Smith would stay provisionally suspended as he faces the prospect of a two-year ban after testing optimistic to cocaine final 12 months.
A hamstring damage restricted Oliver to simply 15 video games in 2023 earlier than the emergence of different points which have solid a cloud over his 2024 return.
His identify was raised in early commerce speak on the finish of final season, which was shot down by the membership, earlier than he was despatched to hospital in an ambulance after a seizure.
The Demons put out a press release from CEO Gary Pert that underlined Oliver’s want to fulfill sure requirements and he additionally as a result of seem within the Melbourne Magistrates Court on February 6 after being charged with driving whereas his licence was suspended on medical grounds after the seizure.
Originally revealed as Clayton Oliver given further time away from the membership to take care of private points
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
