Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has left the club’s Lorne training camp early to deal with personal medical challenges.
Channel Seven reporter Mitch Cleary said via X on Wednesday the 26-year-old had headed home, while the Herald Sun reported he left the club’s training camp early on Monday night.
Oliver is set to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in January after being pulled over by authorities for driving with a licence that was suspended on medical grounds.
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Melbourne football boss Alan Richardson confirmed the news via The Age.
“Clayton is taking a break as he continues to deal with some issues. We are continuing to support Clayton and managing his program in a way that prioritises his health and wellbeing,” Richardson said.
“His teammates and staff remain confident he is making good progress.
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin said earlier this year the star midfielder was dealing with personal challenges.
“Clayton Oliver has got some personal challenges and that’s the best way we can describe it. It’s a very complex situation that we’ve got going on with Clayton and clearly those challenges have been ongoing for multiple years,” Goodwin said on SEN.
“This isn’t something that has just reared its head in recent times. This is something that has been ongoing for our footy club and our team for a number of years.
“We’re working incredibly closely with Clayton right now and building the best people around him and putting care around him to deal with his complex personal issues.”
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