Overview

• New coach Steven King met Clayton Oliver on Thursday and told him his inside-midfield role is no longer assured, inviting him to seek a move.
• Seven’s Mitch Cleary reported the meeting lasted 12 minutes and that Oliver was left “shattered,” with earlier radio reports describing him as flat.
• Oliver remains contracted through 2030 on a high-value deal, and AFL.com.au reported any trade depends on how much salary Melbourne continues to pay.
• SEN’s Sam Edmund reported Melbourne is willing to cover about $700,000 per year for five seasons to help facilitate a trade.
• Oliver posted a Casey Demons jumper photo on Instagram in a cheeky response, as his situation unfolds within a broader list reset that includes Christian Petracca exploring moves and Steven May told to look at options.