Former Melbourne footballer David Schwarz has admitted it would be “devastating” if Clayton Oliver decides to leave Melbourne to head down the highway to Geelong.

Speculation surrounding the 27-year-old’s future at the club has been growing, after he met with senior figures at Geelong on Tuesday, including a secret second meeting with a couple of Geelong players.

“My understanding is that the club are happy to let him go and explore his options,” Schwarz told Tom Elliott on 3AW Mornings.

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“Devastating if he leaves Melbourne, but totally understandable too that he might need a fresh start.”