Star Mooroopna export Clayton Oliver has left his mark in Melbourne’s history book, becoming the third Demons player to win a fourth Keith ‘’Bluey’’ Truscott Memorial Trophy as the club’s best-and-fairest.
Oliver saluted comfortably at the club’s recent vote count, polling a whopping 608 votes, well clear of midfield teammate Christian Petracca (553) in second and defender Steven May (473) in third.
Oliver joins Demons legends Allan La Fontaine and Jim Stynes as the third player to achieve the magnificent feat, but at 25, the midfield superstar looks well set to smash this record in seasons to come.
"For Clayton to be awarded his fourth club best-and-fairest at such a young age is an incredible effort and something he should be really proud of," coach Simon Goodwin said.
The four-time medal-winner averaged 32.7 disposals, 17.8 contested possessions, 8.7 clearances and 5.5 tackles a game this season to cap a remarkable year.
His best-and-fairest award followed a second straight AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year award, a fourth-placed finish in the Brownlow Medal and his third All-Australian selection.
"Clayton has had another consistent season where he has been able to perform his role to an exceptional level, while winning his own footy and driving his teammates to new levels,“ Goodwin said.
"He works incredibly hard on improving his game every week and there is no coincidence that the work he does has reflected Clayton’s outstanding season."
Oliver was selected by Melbourne with pick number four at the 2015 AFL draft.
