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It's getting too late in the trade period for this deal to get done. He'll be a Melbourne player for at least another twelve months.

Even if a person names their source, people still won't believe them, so there's really no point. They can't win either way.

Looks like the Bulldogs will have to accept one first rounder which means Geelong can offer us their future first plus a percentage of his wage

I'm in favour of trading Oliver because premierships are being won by teams moving the ball quickly through the corridor and Oliver isn't suited to that style of play. We need to get players in who are quick and good by foot.

Exactly right. People don't like what the story is saying so they go after the journalist

Tom Stewart confirmed the meeting took place between Oliver and Geelong

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"Tom is an experienced, competitive ruck, who we are excited to welcome to the club," Melbourne list boss Tim Lamb said. "He is an outstanding character, and will provide depth and maturity in our ruck stocks, Tim Lamb.

The club has clearly realised Fullarton isn't good enough

Shut down a trade but waiting to see if Geelong come back with a trade proposal? Huh?

Melbourne is expected to decide against trading Clayton Oliver, according to SEN’s Sam Edmund.

That makes a lot of sense

That's why we'll probably be left with the dregs

Yeah Geelong can smell blood

Yes, other clubs know we want him out so they have the advantage, so it will probably be one first rounder

Geelong must think they can get Smith and Oliver for one first rounder each

Seems that way

Geelong may not be able to satisfy us but now that other clubs know he's gettable there could be other suitors

If we get two first rounders I'm taking it and running

I think it might be best for both parties if he moves on. The relationship isn't working.

Geelong

Ashcroft becomes the youngest player to win the Norm Smith and the quickest to remove the Norm Smith from around his neck

They can say whatever they want, the cup will still be sitting in the trophy cabinet

I don't think anyone would care if they just played the national anthem and bounced the ball

...and the AFL got the Grand Final it wanted