Clayton Oliver was missing from his 250th game celebrations, sparking discussion about his absence.
The Melbourne Demons stormed home to beat Carlton on the day of the celebration.
## What happened?
Melbourne captain Max Gawn responded to claims the club was disappointed with Oliver's absence.
Gawn's former teammates, including Jack Watts and Jeremy Howe, were in attendance to celebrate Tom McDonald's 250th game.
Caroline Wilson noted Oliver's absence from a group photo Gawn shared on Instagram.
## Why it matters for Clayton Oliver
Oliver's absence has raised questions about his relationship with his former club.
The Demons' win over Carlton was a significant one, with the team coming from behind to secure the victory.
## What comes next?
The AFL season is ongoing, with the Demons looking to build on their win over Carlton.
Clayton Oliver is now playing for GWS, after leaving Melbourne.
The circumstances surrounding Oliver's departure from Melbourne are still unclear.
And the Demons are focused on their upcoming games, rather than dwelling on the past.
But the absence of Oliver from his 250th game celebration will likely be remembered for some time.
So the Demons will look to move forward, with Gawn leading the team.
As the season progresses, the Demons will face tough opponents, including Brisbane and Richmond.
The club's draft plans are also underway, with Carlton considering a draft sacrifice for a top prospect.
Graham Wright, the Carlton CEO, said the club is willing to go into draft deficit to secure Cody Walker.
Walker is the son of Andrew Walker, a former Carlton player.
The AFL is yet to confirm the updated bidding rules, which may affect Carlton's draft plans.