June 28, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver was assessed for a cheek concern in Q2 on Saturday, he returned to the game in Q3.
May 7, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin confirms Clayton Oliver will play in Round 9 (via Fox).
May 6, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (personal) is a test for Round 9 (via Melbourne).
May 1, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver is expected return to the club next week (via Melbourne).
May 1, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (illness) will not play in Round 8 (via Tom Morris).
August 14, 2024
Clayton Oliver Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin confirms Clayton Oliver will miss the remainder of the season due to a PCL injury. Oliver also has undergone surgery to remove a plate from his hand and is dealing with cracked ribs from the game on the weekend (via Tom Morris).
July 24, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver was assessed for a left hamstring issue at training on Wednesday with the club stating he’s in no doubt for this week. (via Tom Morris).
June 19, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says that Clayton Oliver is progressing well at training with a view to returning to his best form.
April 23, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Troy Chaplin says Clayton Oliver will play in Round 7 (via RSN).
April 12, 2024
Clayton Oliver update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver has undergone finger surgery on Friday with the club hopeful he’ll be available for the next game on April 24 (via Mitch Cleary).
April 10, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says that Clayton Oliver‘s finger is slowly improving and will continue to be monitored. Goodwin added that Oliver is in no doubt for Round 5.
April 1, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says that Clayton Oliver (finger) will play this week.
March 27, 2024
Clayton Oliver update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Melbourne will continue to monitor the finger injury for Clayton Oliver (via Mitch Cleary).
March 27, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Troy Chaplin says Clayton Oliver has a dislocated finger and should be fine for this week (via SEN).
March 27, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver was assessed for a hand concern at training on Wednesday (via Michael Gleeson).
March 4, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Simon Goodwin has confirmed that Clayton Oliver will play this week (via Mitch Cleary).
February 23, 2024
Clayton Oliver update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Melbourne’s GM of AFL Performance Alan Richardson wouldn’t provide a definitive answer on whether Clayton Oliver would be available for the season opener but said they remain hopeful (via SEN).
February 18, 2024
Clayton Oliver update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Troy Chaplin says that Clayton Oliver has put himself in a good position physically and could be set for increased minutes next week.
February 12, 2024
Clayton Oliver update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver has integrated with the main training group for the first time this pre-season (via Clint Stanaway).
Fantasy Impact
There is no pressure on Clayton Oliver to be available for the start of the 2024 H&A season, the Demons play in the opening game on March 7th at the SCG against Sydney. Having recently integrated back into the main group at training it is reasonable to assume that Oliver will miss the very early stages of the season. This would provide a decent number of centre bounces available to be absorbed in his absence. Oliver was used at 81.4% of team centre bounces from 15 games last season.
February 6, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Christian Petracca says he expects Clayton Oliver to progress to main training soon.
January 31, 2024
Clayton Oliver pre-season update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver returned to Melbourne training today after spending more than a month away from the team.
January 13, 2024
Clayton Oliver pre-season update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver says he’s hopeful of returning to training soon (via Xander McGuire).
January 11, 2024
Clayton Oliver pre-season update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Melbourne GM of AFL Performance Alan Richardson has confirmed that Clayton Oliver is on extended leave away from the club.
December 20, 2023
Clayton Oliver update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: There is no current definite timeline set for a Clayton Oliver return (via Mitch Cleary).
December 4, 2023
Clayton Oliver pre-season update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver completed a very light training session on Monday (via @aflratingsPete).
November 29, 2023
Clayton Oliver returns to training
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver returned to training on Wednesday (per Braden Ingram).
Fantasy Impact
Good to see Clayton Oliver back on deck albeit limited in his first training session of the pre-season. Coming off knee surgery and other issues throughout the 2023 season he’ll likely be on a modified program for a period of time. Oliver averaged 115.1pts (AF) from 15 games in 2023 scoring 100pts or more in 93.3% of games and 120pts or more in 46.7% of games.
November 27, 2023
Clayton Oliver remains sidelined
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver was a notable absentee from training on Monday with most of the Melbourne training group available (via Nat Yoannidis).
October 3, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver has undergone knee surgery recently (via Andrew McCormack).
September 12, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver will train fully this week after a light session on the weekend.
August 8, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: GM of AFL Football Performance Alan Richardson says Clayton Oliver is expected to play in Round 22 per Melbourne. Oliver still needs to clear training this week.
August 6, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver will return in Round 22.
August 6, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Troy Chaplin says Clayton Oliver is expected to be available for Round 22 (via SEN).
August 3, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is progressing really well and is more than likely to return in Round 22.
July 31, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is pretty close to a return but doubtful for this week. Goodwin added that he’s pretty sure Oliver will play in Round 22 (via FOX).
July 27, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is progressing really well with a Round 21/22 return currently scheduled. Goodwin added that Oliver is currently taking part in main training and is hopeful that in the next 2-3 weeks he’ll be ready to play.
July 23, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver won’t play in Round 20 and is currently 2-3 weeks away from a return. Goodwin added that Oliver still has a lot of work to get through before being available to play.
July 20, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is progressing well but won’t play in Round 20. Goodwin added that Oliver is in the range of a 3-4 week return.
July 6, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (hamstring) to miss an additional 3-4 weeks per Melbourne.
July 5, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver is set to miss more time with a hamstring injury (via Mitch Cleary).
July 5, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver was limited at training on Wednesday (via Rob Waters).
July 2, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver trained on Sunday and is hopeful that he will be available for Round 17.
June 28, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is not certain to return in Round 17.
June 26, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (hamstring) has been ruled out for Round 16 per Melbourne.
June 24, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver returned to training on Saturday as scheduled (via Mitch Cleary).
June 23, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver says his hamstring is a bit sore but is progressing (via Kate Massey).
June 22, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says he’s hopeful Clayton Oliver (hamstring) will be available for Round 16. Goodwin confirmed that Oliver will undergo a further scan on Friday.
June 22, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Adem Yze says Clayton Oliver was really close to playing in Round 15 and the scans today were just the final part of his preparation to return. Yze added the Oliver will train over the weekend and fully next week (via FOX).
June 22, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver has undergone an additional assessment (via Sam Edmund).
June 21, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: GM of AFL Football Performance Alan Richardson says Clayton Oliver (foot infection/hamstring) is still a chance to play in Round 15 but they won’t take any risks.
Source: RSN
June 19, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says he’s hopeful but not certain Clayton Oliver will play this week. Goodwin added that Oliver is progressing well and will train Wednesday.
June 12, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says he’s pretty certain Clayton Oliver will play in Round 15.
June 9, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver is still in hospital and will not be available for Round 13 (via Mitch Cleary).
June 7, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (infected blister) is currently in hospital receiving antibiotics (via Mitch Cleary).
June 6, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (infected blister) will be monitored this week ahead of main training on Friday per Melbourne.
June 6, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver did not train today but is still expected to return on Monday (via Kate Massey).
June 6, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Tory Chaplin says Clayton Oliver will be right to go in Round 13 barring no setback (via RSN).
June 2, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver will be available for Round 13.
May 30, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin confirms Clayton Oliver (hamstring) won’t play in Round 12. Goodwin added that he is really confident that Oliver will return in Round 13.
May 29, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (hamstring) joined the main group at training today which included a skills session (via Laura Spurway).
May 27, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver (hamstring) is progressing well and was running today. Goodwin added that Oliver still needed to get through a fair few stages in his rehabilitation and was currently unsure on his return timeline.
May 24, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin confirms a minor hamstring strain for Clayton Oliver. Goodwin added that he was unsure on a return date and will be very cautious. He also added Oliver is quite diligent in working through his process preparing for a return.
May 21, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (hamstring) not expected to be available in the short term per Melbourne.
May 21, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (hamstring) was on light training duties today (via Kate Massey).
May 20, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (leg) set to under further assessment (via Mitch Cleary).
April 24, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver missed training last week with a bit of a cold. Goodwin added that Oliver is fine and was ready to go on Monday night.
Clayton Oliver recorded 31 disposals, 6 marks and 2 tackles in Round 6 against Richmond
April 24, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Assistant coach Adem Yze says it might be a “blessing in disguise” for Clayton Oliver having a lighter week on the training track dealing with illness (via SEN).
April 21, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver (illness) did not train with the main group today (via Drew Jones).
April 15, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver recorded 41 disposals, 2 marks and 2 tackles in Round 5 against Essendon.
Fantasy Impact: Clayton Oliver was well held by Will Setterfield until the Bombers were clearly on their way to victory on Saturday. Once free to hunt the ball Oliver found a stack of it late which included 20 disposals in the final quarter. He has now scored 100pts or more in each of his 5 games this season. Keep your fantasy team healthy this season via aflratings.com.au
Oliver scored 108 pts (AF) from 86 % game time.
March 29, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver recorded 37 disposals, 4 marks and 9 tackles in Round 2 against Brisbane.
Fantasy Impact: Clayton Oliver was again outstanding this week providing plenty of drive for the Demons. His supreme fitness was on display as play resumed from a power outage at the Gabba completing the final 12 minutes full of run. He was shadowed by Tom Berry at stages throughout the game.
Oliver scored 149pts (AF) from 89% game time.
March 22, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Clayton Oliver recorded 33 disposals, 6 marks and 7 tackles in Round 1 against the Western Bulldogs.
Fantasy Impact: Clayton Oliver was exceptional for Melbourne in Round 1 through the midfield. He was used at 82.8% of centre bounces and recorded 5 centre clearances. Expect his strong midfield usage to continue throughout the season.
Oliver scored 124pts (AF) from 84% game time.
