Clayton Oliver's car stolen during home invasion on eve of 200th game
7NEWS exclusively reported the champion's house was broken into, but there were no further details around what happened other than Oliver was OK and will take the field on Saturday night for his milestone 200th game.
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It's still unclear whether Oliver was home at the time, but Goodwin said his car was stolen during the home invasion.
'A couple of days ago he had his car stolen so he had a bit of a laugh about it yesterday, but he's all good,' Goodwin told Fox Footy on Saturday night.
'I think it's given him a great chance to reflect, he has many of his family and friends here to support him. It's just great to see him in such a great place.'
It's the latest chapter — albeit not one that was his fault — in what has been a turbulent couple of years for the three-time All-Australian.
Oliver had a desire to be traded to Geelong at the end of last year, but Melbourne held firm, holding him to his lucrative and long-term contract.
The denied attempt at a move came after a string of off-field and personal issues which saw him take time away from the club.
Since fighting back from those challenges, Oliver has returned to the fold but is still working to rediscover his best form.
Trade speculation is expected to resurface at the end of year as the Demons splutter to another season without finals.
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