Blakey completes move to North Melbourne in major AFL trade
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 00:43 · Archive
Sydney Swans defender Nick Blakey has been traded to North Melbourne in one of the biggest deals of the AFL trade period. The move comes after Blakey sought to leave the club, with St Kilda also indicating willingness to trade for him by offering three first-round picks to Sydney.
Blakey is described as a damaging rebounding half-back and one of the best players in that position. His departure addresses a position of need for North Melbourne, adding top-line experience to their younger squad.
The trade comes after Blakey was among five Sydney players handed season-ending suspensions by the club following an incident at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne. The Daily Mail reports Blakey was offered a deal worth close to $12 million to join North Melbourne.
How it is being reported
- Embattled Sydney Swans star Nick Blakey to officially leave the club and move to MelbourneSydney Swans defender Nick Blakey has been traded to North Melbourne in one of the biggest deals of the AFL trade period.Daily Mail Sport · 13 Oct, 00:29
- Live: Blakey closes in on North move, Lion requests late trade to BombersNorth Melbourne moves closer to securing the signature of wantaway Sydney star Nick Blakey on the penultimate day of AFL trade period. Follow the live coverage.ABC News Australia · 12 Oct, 22:22
- Live: Roos and Swans deadlocked over Blakey deal AFL trade period's final daysNorth Melbourne's opening offer to Sydney for Nick Blakey is knocked back as the AFL trade period reaches its crucial final days. Follow the live coverage as the AFL trade period continues.ABC News Australia · 11 Oct, 22:31
In this story: Nick Blakey · Sydney Swans · North Melbourne · St Kilda
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