‘Lay off him’: Dees star ‘not going anywhere’ as coach fires up over trade rumours
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is ‘not going anywhere’ at the season’s end. Picture: Daniel Carson / Getty ImagesMelbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Clayton Oliver is “not going anywhere” following a week of speculation the Demons would consider trading their star midfielder .
GWS won eight centre clearances to nil and booted four goals from centre bounces in a period Goodwin called “disappointing”, but the coach said Oliver had moved closer to his best.Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is adamant Clayton Oliver will remain at Melbourne ‘for a long, long time’. Picture: Morgan Hancock / Getty ImagesHe said there was no chance the Demons would look to offload the three-time All-Australian after helping him through the most difficult period of his career.
“He’s working incredibly hard on his game, and it’s great for you to recognise that he’s getting closer to his best,” the coach said. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin will return to hospital on Sunday for more treatment as he battles an infection, but says he’s ‘feeling healthy’. Picture: Daniel Pockett / Getty ImagesGoodwin confirmed he would need to return to hospital after spending three nights before the game receiving treatment for an unspecified infection.
“I’ll head back in and get a little bit more treatment – it’s going to be OK. There’s nothing to really worry about other than just make sure I get on top of it and get it fixed.”
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