Melbourne star Clayton Oliver was recently involved in a heated argument with the club’s trainer as he attempted to prove his fitness before an important match against St Kilda. Video footage from the training session showed Oliver arguing with the head of strength and conditioning, Selwyn Griffiths, as both parties expressed frustration over Oliver’s slow recovery.
The argument arose when Griffiths asked Oliver to complete sprints at a certain speed, a speed that Oliver believed he would never reach during a match. Oliver, who has been dealing with hamstring setbacks and an infected blister on his foot, left the training session early after only completing the warm-up.
This incident is a cause for concern for Melbourne, who currently sits fourth on the AFL ladder but has lost four of their last six outings. Leading journalist Caroline Wilson has raised questions about the team’s behavioral standards, referencing a public brawl between Melbourne players Steven May and Jake Melksham last year as a potential cause for their recent struggles.
The absence of Oliver from the side also poses challenges for Melbourne against a young St Kilda midfield and their poor kicking accuracy. The team’s star forward, Bayley Fritsch, is also set to miss most of the next two months due to foot surgery. These injuries add to the pressure on Demons coach Simon Goodwin as they prepare for their clash against St Kilda.
The winner of the upcoming match between Melbourne and St Kilda will receive a significant boost in their pursuit of a top-four spot on the ladder.
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