Adelaide rejects North Melbourne's four-pick offer for Nick Murray
North Melbourne offered Pick 33, Pick 49, and two 2027 selections for the contracted defender, but Adelaide refused on the trade deadline.
North Melbourne's final push to land Adelaide defender Nick Murray fell flat on the trade period's last day. The Kangaroos offered four picks, including a 2027 first-rounder.
Adelaide would need to hand back a future fourth-round selection. Adelaide list boss Jarryd Roughead rejected the bid.
Industry figures were shocked across the AFL. Top prospects and experts said the offer looked generous for a player with only 78 career games.
Murray had 11 appearances this season. Roughead explained Adelaide was in a "win now phase".
Losing two key defenders after Jordon Butts' departure would damage team depth. Murray has played only 32 senior games over the past three years.
- 78
- Career games
- 11
- Games in 2026
- 32
- Games past 3 years
- 4 picks including 2027 first-round
- North's offer
Why it mattersBig trade rejections shape a club's future, and experts believe Adelaide passed up a valuable opportunity to restock draft picks.
AustraliaFor AFL fans, the decision means Murray stays in South Australia, but leaves Adelaide's depth and future prospects questioned heading into next season.
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