Melbourne’s general manager says he’s “really disappointed” with rumours surrounding Clayton Oliver.

Oliver hasn’t played since Round 10, with a hamstring injury then turning into a five-day stay in hospital due to an infected blister.

Melbourne’s general manager Alan Richardson told 3AW’s Wide World of Sports the rumour are “bloody hard for Clayton and his family and friends to deal with”.

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