Clayton Oliver delivers foul mouth tirade at Seven journalist Mitch Cleary after heated Demons meeting
Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver has delivered a bizarre spray to Seven’s chief football reporter Mitch Cleary following his heated meeting with club officials.
Cleary caught up with Oliver at Melbourne airport as he prepared to depart on holiday, after being told by the Demons to explore his options during the upcoming trade period.
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“Honestly, f**k off,” he told Seven.
“I don’t know how many times I’ve got to say it mate.
“I’m going to Sydney on a hoilday and then I’m going to America and it’s got nothing to do with anything.
“I f****ing I hate that c**t he is a f****wit,” he said while smiling.
It’s understood Oliver had been excited for a fresh outlook at the Demons until the meeting was called on Wednesday night.
Melbourne issued a statement later on Thursday saying the conversation with Oliver was “honest and respectful”.
“We were upfront with Clayton around the role he is likely to play next season and the need for him to develop his craft beyond the midfield to have his biggest impact within the team,” list boss Tim Lamb said.
“It was honest and respectful, and Clayton is now clear on what we see his role being next year, and how we think he can best contribute.
“Clayton is contracted for another five years. If he wants to explore his options in the upcoming AFL trade period, we will respect that. Should he remain in the red and blue, we will of course continue to support and embrace him as part of our club.”
Hours earlier Oliver appeared to poke fun at the situation.
He shared a photo of himself playing VFL football for Casey, captioned: “Actually doesn’t look too bad on me.”
The fresh Oliver news comes as his premiership teammates Christian Petracca and Steven May search for a new home.
Like Oliver, both May and Petracca are under contract but the 33-year-old defender has also been told to explore his options, while Petracca has requested a trade.
Petracca has already had a medical with Adelaide and is meeting Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick on Thursday.
