Collingwood will soon have their chance to show Clayton Oliver he should join them over GWS as the midfielder nears Melbourne’s exit door.
The Magpies and Giants appear in a two-horse race to secure Oliver, who has been told to explore his options by the Demons and their new coach Steven King.
Demon Clayton Oliver has met with the Giants as he looks for a new AFL home.Credit: Getty Images
After meeting GWS coach Adam Kingsley and other staff and players on a boat last week, Oliver toured the Giants’ base on Tuesday and is set to meet with the Magpies in Sydney this week.
Asked by Seven on Tuesday about whether he liked the Giants’ facilities, Oliver said: “Love the facilities”.
The 28-year-old also took a swipe at his current club.
When asked what he liked about Collingwood, Oliver said: “What do I like about them? I like them better than Melbourne, that’s for sure.”
The 28-year-old, a four-time best-and-fairest winner, was pressed on how frustrating it was to be told to look elsewhere.
“Frustrating? Nah, it’s the business, mate, isn’t it?” he said.
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