Clayton Oliver
Clayton Oliver (born 22 July 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A midfielder, 1.89 metres (6 ft 2 in) tall and weighing 87 kilograms (192 lb), Oliver is known for his capabilities on the inside due to his handball and clearance work. He was a late bloomer in his junior career, where he struggled to play in the TAC Cup in 2014 and he missed selection in the 2015 AFL Under 18 Championships. After playing with the Murray Bushrangers in 2015, his achievements included best and fairest wins for the league and the Murray Bushrangers, which resulted in Melbourne drafting him with the fourth selection in the 2015 AFL draft. He made his debut in the 2016 season, which garnered a Rising Star nomination. After his second season in the AFL, he was adjudged the best young player by the AFL coaches.
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Oliver in July 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Clayton Michael Oliver | ||
| Nickname(s) | Clarry | ||
| Date of birth | 22 July 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup)/Mooroopna Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 4, 2015 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2016, Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at MCG | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2016– | Melbourne | 161 (51) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of elimination final, 2023. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||