Clayton Oliver: A Demon for Life

[ANG13 2,067]

I am pumped Oliver is my favorite and the best player I have seen play for Melbourne. Yeah there are risks with these long contracts but happy to take the risk with Oliver. 
 

Without wanting to get off topic to far can someone explain to me how Robbie Flower only won one B and F? I was only lucky enough to see the end of his career and still remember his skill and grace. But am generally interested in how an all time great of the club in an era when we were rubbish only won the one B and F. 

[Wizard of Koz 1,129]

On 6/30/2022 at 12:06 PM, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

For anyone who hasn't seen it, make sure you take a look at what I believe is Nicholson's finest movie, "Chinatown". Then come back and read the post I've quoted and you'll understand why I mentioned it here.

wow, compelling.

[D4Life 2,572]

2 hours ago, ANG13 said:

I am pumped Oliver is my favorite and the best player I have seen play for Melbourne. Yeah there are risks with these long contracts but happy to take the risk with Oliver. 
 

Without wanting to get off topic to far can someone explain to me how Robbie Flower only won one B and F? I was only lucky enough to see the end of his career and still remember his skill and grace. But am generally interested in how an all time great of the club in an era when we were rubbish only won the one B and F. 

Good question I have wondered the same. I think Laurie Fowler won 2 or 3 B& Fs and while a pretty good reliable player, was not remotely in Flowers league. It seemed unless Flower played a brilliant game his normal games that were still way better than others weren’t recognised, is my only theory!

He was brilliant, the only reason you would go watch the Demons for about a five year stretch! It used to drive me crazy Keith Gregg winning multiple Brownlow and flags compared to Robbie’s one finals series. Flower also played some unbelievable interstate football where he showed just how brilliant he was surrounded by decent players.

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[Engorged Onion 10,224]

Not that Jason Dunstall is the bellweather for the Brownlow, and when listening to the commentary in the last quarter, it's the first time I have legitimately heard him (and thus the rest of the commentary team) genuinely laud Oliver.

If you're a believer that the AFL and the media are all nicely connected... 3 Votes... Clayton Oliver said about 12 times I suspect on Brownlow night.

 

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[The heart beats true 18,178]

On 7/1/2022 at 1:02 PM, binman said:

Wheatley and robbo are just weird.  It's like watching a condescending pastoral care worker humouring a dementia patient.

Brilliant. That should be the descriptor in the TV guide.

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

Clarry is a gun. Totally held and harassed by Berry all night and still just went hard at the footy. Non-stop.  What a competitor.  Cracks in to every contest.  If he can sort out his goalkicking and a few dodgy decisions, he’ll be absolutely elite. 

[Demon17 5,211]

21 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Clarry is a gun. Totally held and harassed by Berry all night and still just went hard at the footy. Non-stop.  What a competitor.  Cracks in to every contest.  If he can sort out his goalkicking and a few dodgy decisions, he’ll be absolutely elite. 

You describe Oliver in every one of his games. And he did sort his goal kicking out when it counted - 30 secs to go in the GF third quarter (although he did say later the kick was a bit of a floater)

Last night highlighted for me why Oliver, and Trac, last year, got 7 year deals and wer'e just so lucky to have them. 

If Luke jackson moves on then its for a whole lot of reasons the Dees were never going to have an answer for , like familiy,  and he is yet to deserve their treatment deal wise, and would be based on potential upside, so I'll just sit back and enjoy Clarry and Trac and rest of team weave their magic  till 2030 and wish Luke the best.

[rpfc 28,843]

Not too many of our resident no-hopers or deadenders in this thread.

Always a good sign!

And welcome.

[Hopeful Demon 1,518]

He must be livid about tonight's result. He almost carried the team in the third quarter.

He's an absolute freak. I don't know where we'd be without him.

[Adam The God 30,541]

I just love him. He is one of a small few who can hold their heads high tonight.

[Jaded No More 68,974]

Hands down the best player I’ve ever seen in red and blue. His ability to just will himself to win contest after contest is immense. Also kicked 2 clutch goals. 
A unicorn wrapped in magic. 

[picket fence 17,741]

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

Hands down the best player I’ve ever seen in red and blue. His ability to just will himself to win contest after contest is immense. Also kicked 2 clutch goals. 
A unicorn wrapped in magic. 

Gem amongst melting snow!

[KingDingAling 3,758]

5 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Hands down the best player I’ve ever seen in red and blue. His ability to just will himself to win contest after contest is immense. Also kicked 2 clutch goals. 
A unicorn wrapped in magic. 

Second best midfielder I have seen. Ablett jr the best. Should’ve won 5 brownlows 

[BDA 22,956]

Led the way but unfortunately no one else followed him

Appears to have sorted out his goal kicking so he's now the full package. Flawless. Best player in the league

[ElDiablo14 5,011]

2 hours ago, BDA said:

Led the way but unfortunately no one else followed him

Appears to have sorted out his goal kicking so he's now the full package. Flawless. Best player in the league

If only Pettraca had his consistency, we would be unstoppable!

[DeeZone 10,232]

And he is only half way through his journey Clarry is going to be our best ever but we need to get more support for him over his journey so we can enjoy the ride with him and Tracc.

[Demonland 73,266]

 

[demon3165 2,814]

On 9/3/2022 at 5:30 AM, KingDingAling said:

Second best midfielder I have seen. Ablett jr the best. Should’ve won 5 brownlows 

Greg Williams wasn't to shabby, but agree, if he adds more goal kicking to his game he goes up another level, but Flower is the best melbourne player still...

[doc roet 1,302]

Anyone know what his deal is?

[DeeZone 10,232]

3 hours ago, doc roet said:

Anyone know what his deal is?

A pretty good one I would imagine.❤️💙👍👌🤘🙏

[The heart beats true 18,178]

6 hours ago, doc roet said:

Anyone know what his deal is?

Yep.

He continues to be the best player in the competition, and we continue to pay him as such.

[Deemania since 56 6,738]

On 6/30/2022 at 8:55 AM, Lucifers Hero said:

Just received the email!!

The one we have all been waiting for!!

7 years!!  Until 2030.

Woo Hooo!!

 

In these variable modern times, the best player in the League.

[rpfc 28,843]

19 hours ago, doc roet said:

Anyone know what his deal is?

Reportedly, he is getting a million a year with the cap at $14m but he has signed a deal that assures him a percentage of the cap so when it rises after the new TV deal is sorted - he will shoot up immediately. I either read that in one of these articles or on the radio.

[Jaded No More 68,974]

1 hour ago, rpfc said:

Reportedly, he is getting a million a year with the cap at $14m but he has signed a deal that assures him a percentage of the cap so when it rises after the new TV deal is sorted - he will shoot up immediately. I either read that in one of these articles or on the radio.

Worth every cent. One of the greatest talents to ever pull on the red and blue.