Blakey eyes eight-year deal worth $11-12 million at North Melbourne
Nick Blakey requested a move to North Melbourne and was offered an eight-year deal worth $11-12 million.
Nick Blakey, the Swans' star half-back, requested a move to North Melbourne on Friday, setting off a complex trade negotiation with days left before the deadline. North Melbourne offered pick No.6 and later-round swaps, but Sydney rejected the bid and wants more.
The Kangaroos have spent the past two days searching for additional capital, including enquiring about Port Adelaide's pick No.5 using their future picks. Blakey is contracted to Sydney for five more years, which increases the Swans' leverage.
At North, he would earn eight years worth $11-12 million. The Roos are also pursuing defender Nick Murray from Adelaide.
- 5 more years at Sydney
- Blakey contract
- 8 years, $11-12 million
- North's offer
- Pick No.6
- North's first pick bid
- Pick No.5
- Port Adelaide pick inquiry
Why it mattersBlakey is an elite playmaker, and whoever lands him reshapes their midfield. The Swans' refusal to trade cheap affects everyone else's negotiating power.
AustraliaAFL finals outcomes depend on star player movement. This deal will affect premiership odds for both clubs heading into 2027.
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