his recent behaviour justifies the decision to let him go.

27 minutes ago, roy11 said:

I don't really follow athletes on social media, has Clayton always been a little 'unhinged' on there?

Fair to say Clarry is using the time between being let go by Melbourne, and being pulled into line by GWS, to take a number of pot shots at sports reporters he doesn't like. Chief among them Tom Morris and Mitch Cleary. He's also posting pictures showing him hanging out with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Harmes.

He's not our problem anymore, but I'd be surprised if the Giants didn't give him a call to tell him to tone it down.

On 19/10/2025 at 07:56, Lucifers Hero said:

Yeah, I also don't care to read what he is up to. And agree it is now up to GWS to care for him.

But I care about him as a demon champion and care about his well being whoever he plays for.

I can't imagine the upheaval in his life: emotionally outed from his employer, a new employer, new state, change homes, delay in getting to know new teammates, new work environment, spiralling career etc.

Any of those changes are stressful let alone all happening simultaneously under challenging circumstances. Especially for someone who seems emotionally fragile and reliant on the rigid structures of an AFL club but being the off season and in transition those aren't there. Nor are the welfare support systems he had at mfc.

Hopefully, his manager, the AFL and GWS quickly find a mentor like Gawn (Mumford for Jesse) and put in place the welfare support and stability Clarry needs.

I care to the point that it will show the world that it wasn't simply an MFC problem.

Most of the media lauded the trade for GWS claiming it a 'bargain' and reeling off his past accolades. I don't mind people waking up and starting to see why the price to get him was so cheap. Is this the ready made midfielder that can take you to the next level or is there much more of a project required to get that desired result?

While we're at it, let's not forget that this Giants team hasn't achieved the ultimate success yet. With an acquisition like Oliver, you would be hoping for someone bringing intellectual capital and know-how.

The benefits could be amazing but it isn't going to be plug and play.

Clayton is a child who happens to be very good at football when he puts his mind to it.

You can't escape the fact we haven fallen apart since the 21 flag.

It's not all Clayton's fault but it appears he was at the centre of the problem. The selfless footy of 21 was replaced with team mates wondering why he was afforded special treatment.

Tracc's relationship with other players and the club is a little more complex but those that surround him have encouraged his me/my/brand attitude.

The heirarchy of the club was flighting itself and the coach was unable/ill-equipped to deal with it.

It's a sad story that puts a full stop to an era that promised so much.

The flag was great but man, we have cocked it up bigtime since