Nick Blakey meets five clubs as he pursues exit from Sydney Swans
All-Australian defender Nick Blakey is meeting up to five clubs this week as he seeks a trade away from Sydney.
Sydney defender Nick Blakey is in Melbourne this week meeting with interested clubs as he pursues a move out of the club. Up to five teams have expressed interest: Geelong (his preferred destination), North Melbourne, St Kilda, Essendon and Gold Coast.
Blakey is expected to meet with most or all of them over the next 24 hours or so and make a decision by the end of the week. Each club is weighing its trade capital and interest level.
- 5
- Interested clubs
- Geelong
- Preferred destination
- All-Australian defender
- Player status
Why it mattersMajor player movement can reshape team structures and lists heading into the 2027 season, affecting salary caps and trade dynamics across several clubs.
AustraliaAFL trade activity affecting Melbourne-based and interstate clubs' plans for the coming season, with multiple list managers now focused on landing or competing for Blakey.
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