Melbourne champion Clayton Oliver will stay on prolonged depart to cope with his ongoing well being points because the Demons return to pre-season coaching on Thursday.
The membership has pledged its full assist to the 26-year-old as he offers with what Demons soccer supervisor Alan Richardson described as “private points”.
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is on prolonged depart. Credit score: Getty Pictures / Archives
The four-time Melbourne best-and-fairest winner and 2021 premiership participant has been topic to intense scrutiny because the finish of the season and left the membership’s coaching camp at Lorne earlier than the Christmas break.
Nevertheless, the membership, on the recommendation of medical specialists, is prioritising Oliver’s well being forward of his return to soccer and asking for his privateness to be revered as he manages the advanced points he faces.
Richardson stated Oliver had taken depart to deal with his wellbeing.
“Clayton has private points that he has been coping with. Clayton has been working extraordinarily intently together with his private medical crew, with the assist of key membership employees, in an effort to handle these challenges,” Richardson stated.
“The membership totally helps Clayton taking this essential day trip, which is able to enable him to deal with these challenges.
“Our major focus is Clayton’s general wellbeing, and we are going to proceed to assist him via this era.
“It’s essential for Clayton that we respect his privateness and his want for time and house.”