Nick Blakey seeks North Melbourne trade on $12m eight-year offer
Nick Blakey told North Melbourne he wants to accept their eight-year offer of at least $12 million, one of three major AFL deals this week.
Nick Blakey told North Melbourne on Friday he wants to accept their eight-year, at least $12 million offer. The Kangaroos board approved the deal, making him one of the competition's highest-paid players.
Zak Butters signed at least a $17 million deal with the Western Bulldogs, and Ben King committed to Hawthorn for $9 million. Blakey was suspended at the end of 2026 following the Pullman Hotel incident, which North Melbourne consulted their female players about before pursuing him.
Trades will not be officially lodged at the weekend.
- $12 million over 8 years
- Blakey offer value
- $17 million over 9 years
- Butters deal
- $9 million over 7 years
- King deal
- 1996 and 1999
- Father's premierships
Why it mattersThe trade period is delivering major signings that reshape club lists and salary structures heading into next season.
AustraliaThe AFL's frenzy of big-money moves is reshaping rosters across the competition, with North Melbourne set to land one of the game's most expensive players.
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