Papley criticises trade offers for Blakey amid investigation
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 00:55 · Archive
Sydney Swans player Tom Papley has publicly criticised trade speculation surrounding teammate Nick Blakey, who is under police investigation.
Sydney Swan Tom Papley has publicly criticised trade offers for teammate Nick Blakey, who is reportedly considering leaving the club amid ongoing scrutiny.
Blakey is one of five Sydney Swans players under police investigation into sexual assault allegations at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne on 17 August. The other players are Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon and Riley Bice. Bice was later cleared of criminal wrongdoing. All five players were suspended from the club for breaching behavioural standards. Victoria Police have not laid any charges.
St Kilda has reportedly prepared a significant draft-pick package to lure Blakey away from Sydney. Papley's public criticism of the trade speculation reflects broader debate about the value of such a deal, with former AFL player Daniel Gorringe suggesting on social media that St Kilda should pursue a forward rather than paying heavily for the defender.
How it is being reported
- Sydney Swans player Tom Papley makes public dig at Nick Blakey’s trade offers amid ongoing investigationA Sydney Swan has taken a public swipe at his teammate over a trade offer amid rumours the embattled player wants to leave the club as scrutiny surrounding the Pullman Hotel saga continues.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 00:22
- Sydney Swans player Tom Papley makes public dig at Nick Blakey’s trade offers amid ongoing investigationA Sydney Swan has taken a public swipe at his teammate over a trade offer amid rumours the embattled player wants to leave the club as scrutiny surrounding the Pullman Hotel saga continues.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 00:22
In this story: Tom Papley · Nick Blakey · Sydney Swans · St Kilda · Pullman Hotel · Melbourne
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