‘Level of frustration’: Sam McClure’s latest comments on the Clayton Oliver situation

Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver is set to miss this week’s clash against West Coast to prioritise his wellbeing, and journalist Sam McClure has provided some insight into the situation.

McClure has revealed on Wide World of Sports he spoke with two people today who are close with Oliver, and shed light on the situation, both with Oliver and the club internally.

“I don’t want to speak on behalf of him,” McClure said.

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“There is clearly still a lingering element from Clayton Oliver, a level of frustration at not being traded to Geelong at the end of last year.”

Injured Carlton defender Nic Newman then weighed in, and also opened from a players perspective on how difficult it is for AFL players mentally in the modern era.

“It is hard to explain to people and for people to understand unless you are in it,” Newman said.

“I think it’s never been more challenging from a mental headspace playing AFL footy.”

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