Actually reminds me a helluva lot like Jordie Mckenzie in the way he moves.

Jodie moved (and competed) okay.....he just was never able to refine the basic footy skill of kicking.

But much as I just loved Jordie's work ethic etc, I hope we are aiming a hell of a lot higher overall as a footballer.

I really like the look of Oliver, he's got urgency and skill.

I really like the look of Oliver, he's got urgency and skill.

Plus he's tough, plays like a bull and built like the proverbial brick shithouse.

Certainly fits the theme of competitor, would be a good choice.

i just don't feel we can pass up the opportunity for a Parish and key forward combination

Oliver reminds me of Gus Brayshaw but with far less class but makes up for it with just determination and will.

Actually reminds me a helluva lot like Jordie Mckenzie in the way he moves.

I thought the same when i watched it

Sloane clone

Sloane clone

Looks more agile, better evasive skills than Sloane IMO. Also, I think Oliver is better in tight, IMO a better clearance player than Sloane. But where Sloane has him covered is in endurance, gut running, and effectiveness. I think that comes with experience though. Oliver is an interesting draftee, he is a good user on both sides of his body, and like Wines, he does all the grunt work. I would take Oliver above any other mid, but I wouldn't be disappointed if the club looks to take a couple of talls with 3 and 7.

Kid will be an absolute beast. This kid better be givin a major look in.

They are OK highlights. They show that he has a good sized, mature body and is much more powerful than 17 year old kids. I'm not sure it tells me a lot else.

But, if you want to treat yourself, these are real highlights: Real Draft Highlights

Please don't pass on Ollie!!!

Dear god, stop. You are going from thread to thread talking in absolutes about how we MUST take player X or we'll be STUPID to take player Y. You've now confirmed that you are basing your opinions on highlight reels. You are in no position at all to be making such grand statements.

If you are doing it purely for possible bragging rights about certain players that we don't pick, just save it. No-one cares. They really don't.

oliver does look pretty good in the clips shown, I loved the fact that no matter what happened to him he disposed of the ball pretty well to a team mate. would not be disappointed if we took him.

Dear god, stop. You are going from thread to thread talking in absolutes about how we MUST take player X or we'll be STUPID to take player Y. You've now confirmed that you are basing your opinions on highlight reels. You are in no position at all to be making such grand statements.

If you are doing it purely for possible bragging rights about certain players that we don't pick, just save it. No-one cares. They really don't.

Bravo!

Dear god, stop. You are going from thread to thread talking in absolutes about how we MUST take player X or we'll be STUPID to take player Y. You've now confirmed that you are basing your opinions on highlight reels. You are in no position at all to be making such grand statements.

If you are doing it purely for possible bragging rights about certain players that we don't pick, just save it. No-one cares. They really don't.

Sorry for discussing Clayton oliver in a Clayton Oliver threAd. If you don't want to hear it then you know where to go mate.

I really like the look of Oliver, he's got urgency and skill.

Thought the same.

I like the way he doesn't waste the ball but still goes forward. No sideways or backwards with this kid.

Surely it's easier to teach a kid when to hold up and go backwards or sideways than it is to teach someone to take it on.

Probably don't read this if you are a member of the Oliver family: but he's fat, pale, red headed with a face only a mother could love. He doesn't look like an AFL footballer, probably why he didn't get picked for Vic Country. But he plays like one. And if he has the work ethic he'll get the body sorted out and the AFL player standard haircut and fake tan.

Their might be more skill, speed and athleticism elsewhere for picks 3 and 7. But if there isn't I'd take this guy in a flash.

I like the way he doesn't waste the ball but still goes forward. No sideways or backwards with this kid.

Surely it's easier to teach a kid when to hold up and go backwards or sideways than it is to teach someone to take it on.

Probably don't read this if you are a member of the Oliver family: but he's fat, pale, red headed with a face only a mother could love. He doesn't look like an AFL footballer, probably why he didn't get picked for Vic Country. But he plays like one. And if he has the work ethic he'll get the body sorted out and the AFL player standard haircut and fake tan.

Their might be more skill, speed and athleticism elsewhere for picks 3 and 7. But if there isn't I'd take this guy in a flash.

Funnily enough, the bolded part reminds me very much of the words that a prominent person within the TAC Cup system once used to describe Cameron Ling back in his early days as a player with the Geelong Falcons. How did that turn out?

but he's fat, pale, red headed with a face only a mother could love...

And if he has the work ethic he'll get the body sorted out and the AFL player standard haircut and fake tan.

Their might be more skill, speed and athleticism elsewhere for picks 3 and 7. But if there isn't I'd take this guy in a flash.

At which point Liz Hurley may take him as well.

I like the way he doesn't waste the ball but still goes forward. No sideways or backwards with this kid.

Surely it's easier to teach a kid when to hold up and go backwards or sideways than it is to teach someone to take it on.

Probably don't read this if you are a member of the Oliver family: but he's fat, pale, red headed with a face only a mother could love. He doesn't look like an AFL footballer, probably why he didn't get picked for Vic Country. But he plays like one. And if he has the work ethic he'll get the body sorted out and the AFL player standard haircut and fake tan.

Their might be more skill, speed and athleticism elsewhere for picks 3 and 7. But if there isn't I'd take this guy in a flash.

Depends on his peripheral vision and awareness.

I'll say it before and I'll say it again. A 2 minute highlight video means everything for supporters but nothing for recruiters. Look at Freeman's highlights vs Salem's. Everyone got sucked into Freeman's burst ability, the way he would slice through opponents like butter.. Salem's highlights were competitive, neat kick, a hard runner and tackled well. Parish may not have the flashiest highlights, but he is everything we are looking for in a future AFL star. Someone who will be competitive week in and week out, not go missing.

Highlights can make anyone look incredible

Highlights can make anyone look incredible

Just check out Sam Blease's

This kid could be anything.

He could be another Tom Rockliff.

He could be another Josh Toy.

Whilst the payoff might be huge, I'd be inclined not to roll the dice with this pick.

Parish at 3 and a forward at 7 (whether it be Weideman, Curnow, or failing those Burton).

Melbourne recruiting staff are up in the regional area this weekend meeting up with Clayton Oliver and family.

Melbourne recruiting staff are up in the regional area this weekend meeting up with Clayton Oliver and family.

Source? Also if we take Oliver at 7, would we still take Parish at 3 or take a tall?

Source? Also if we take Oliver at 7, would we still take Parish at 3 or take a tall?

I'd guess we take Parish at 3 simply because he's too good to pass up, especially for our needs.

And then Oliver is a potential pick depending on who goes at 4, 5 & 6.

I know there's talk of Milera to Gold Coast at 6, but I couldn't see us taking him as early as 7, and we need to make sure all our bases are covered if Curnow, Weideman, Francis, etc. are all gone.

I'm not against taking Oliver either, as I love the look of his attack, but I'd choose Parish ahead of him every time.