Player Watch #13 Clayton Oliver – UNPRECEDENTED 4 x B&F, 3 x AA, 2 x AFLCA Winner and Premiership Player

[Gysberts2Bate]

Yeah the pace at which he can gather the footy below his knees is phenomenal
I have real confidence he can do what Cripps did last year, next year
He never kicks because he never finds the ball in space, probably been told to conserve his energy for the stoppages because he clearly doesn't have the energy to run around

Also his hands are insanely quick, he's better off distributing at the stoppage than rushing an option with a kick.

Parish will be a solid midfielder but yeah next year or the year after if Oliver explodes hopefully this one is put to rest.

 

[stabler]

Can someone mix a clip of Clayton Oliver handballs in slow motion overlayed with time in a bottle by Jim Croce thnx

 

[schmuttt]

He averages 77% disposal efficiency as an inside mid ffs, that is EXCEPTIONAL numbers

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

He averages 77% disposal efficiency as an inside mid ffs, that is EXCEPTIONAL numbers

He's not just inside. If he was a house he'd be the dungeon.

 

[Pedantic]

He averages 77% disposal efficiency as an inside mid ffs, that is EXCEPTIONAL numbers

True, but because he's such a handball dominant player that stat does flatter him a bit.

 

[d33my]

Well, so much for that...

Omitted? Jeez

 

[schmuttt]

Roos decided to * around at selection one last time before he leaves us.

 

[WatsamattaU]

He needs one more VFL game to qualify for finals, any coincidence?

 

[schmuttt]

He needs one more VFL game to qualify for finals, any coincidence?

Already played too many AFL games though (13)

 

[VitalDread]

Already played too many AFL games though (13)

AFL Victoria are letting him play from my understanding.

 

[WatsamattaU]

Already played too many AFL games though (13)

Since Casey has a development team, there is no AFL game limit.


(g) Despite any other provision in Rule 20, where a Club does not field a Development League Team, an AFL listed Player must:


(i) qualify under Regulation 20(b); and


(ii) have played no more than 12 AFL Home and Away Matches,

 

[Topkent]

So giving him some finals experience then, I like it

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

It's good. No player is above playing VFL.

 

[Proper Gander]

Also allows the inclusion of some other guys like Salem and Trenners, albeit as an emergency. I'm pleased. Suggests there are no plans to trade either in the offseason. GOOD

 

[PerfectFooty]

AFL Victoria are letting him play from my understanding.

Wouldn't surprise me. AFL Victoria does like to ignore their own guidelines

 

[Pedantic]

Wouldn't surprise me. AFL Victoria does like to ignore their own guidelines

The hint is having "AFL" in the name.

 

[VitalDread]

Wouldn't surprise me. AFL Victoria does like to ignore their own guidelines

He can keep playing till the development team is knocked out
They will finish 2nd and will have a double chance if everything goes well they win the first final and play in the grand final in two weeks time which would allow Oliver to play the prelims then the grand final

 

[Proper Gander]

Bumping this thread. Surprised that nobody has had a go for a few weeks.

Oliver is rapidly ascending to the coveted spot of my favourite Melbourne player. I was stunned with what he showed in his first NAB game in a blinding flash of spf 30 plus. No reason to go back on that, and his Best on Ground for Casey on Sunday was immense.

He is going to be very good indeed and I'm pretty excited about him already.

 

[TheCount]

Bumping this thread. Surprised that nobody has had a go for a few weeks.

Oliver is rapidly ascending to the coveted spot of my favourite Melbourne player. I was stunned with what he showed in his first NAB game in a blinding flash of spf 30 plus. No reason to go back on that, and his Best on Ground for Casey on Sunday was immense.

He is going to be very good indeed and I'm pretty excited about him already.

I've taken my lovefest for Clarry outside of just his dedicated thread to be honest. Like a 14 year old with a boner, I find it hard to contain.

 

[Proper Gander]

I've taken my lovefest for Clarry outside of just his dedicated thread to be honest. Like a 14 year old with a boner, I find it hard to contain.

It's both too much information yet at the same time perfectly understandable.

I'm a newer Dee's supporter - and AFL tragic - to most of you on the board. So I haven't yet had a player that I picked out at the beginning and followed. I think I've been waiting for one without realising it until now. And Clarry is my man. I am taking out reserve options on the Weed as my other guy though.

 

[CWaffles]

Clarry has to be my favourite, something about a big angry ginger kid just running amok get me pumped up!

I can't wait to see how much better he is going to get!

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

It's both too much information yet at the same time perfectly understandable.

I'm a newer Dee's supporter - and AFL tragic - to most of you on the board. So I haven't yet had a player that I picked out at the beginning and followed. I think I've been waiting for one without realising it until now. And Clarry is my man. I am taking out reserve options on the Weed as my other guy though.

Dom Tyson is my current one.

My last was James Strauss. It was a fleeting but exhilarating ride.

 

[TheCount]

I've watched 5mins of Sunday's game, and see my comments about the 14 year old.

 

[Sando22]

Yeah he's a ripper.
Can't wait to see him next year a bit leaner with a bigger tank after a big pre season.
Love the look in his eye as he turned back at Cyril kicking that goal after he got dumped as if he wanted to murder him.

 

[Marc_Remillard]

Dom Tyson is my current one.

My last was James Strauss. It was a fleeting but exhilarating ride.

In the past my favourite tag has end up being the 'kiss of death' on a player. Just a couple of examples:

Jeff Farmer
Rod Keogh
Darren Cuthbertson
Sean Charles
Martin Pike
Stephen Tingay
Glenn Lovett
David Schwartz

I've got to the point that I'm afraid to label anyone with the tag