In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Peter Ryan explains how Clayton Oliver moved to Mooroopna at 17 to kickstart his AFL dream - and how he convinced Melbourne that they should pick him.

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