Melbourne have effectively encouraged star midfielder Clayton Oliver to find another club after a discussion about his role on Thursday morning.

Oliver was told by the Demons, including new senior coach Steven King , that he did not fit into their midfield plans, and Melbourne were fine for the four-time best-and-fairest winner to seek another club.

The premiership player had been keen to stay with the Demons, according to a source with detailed knowledge of the discussion, speaking on condition of anonymity. Oliver has played 205 games at the club since his debut in 2016.

This will be the third post-season in which Oliver has been floated by the Demons as a potential trade. Last year Geelong were interested in acquiring him and met with Oliver , with the Cats willing to pick up the

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