AFL Trade Period Heats Up: Blakey Chase Intensifies, Multiple Deals on the Cards

The AFL trade period has reached its crucial final days, with North Melbourne's opening offer to Sydney for star player Nick Blakey being knocked back. The Kangaroos' offer of pick six and a pick in the 30s, with Sydney to send a pick in the 50s back along with Blakey, was deemed 'way short' of what the Swans would be expecting.

Blakey Chase to Intensify

North Melbourne's chase for Blakey is expected to intensify, with the club hoping to get a discount on the player due to his current circumstances. However, the Swans do not agree to this assessment. The investigation into Blakey will not be completed by the end of this year's trade period, which has led North Melbourne and other interested parties to take a calculated risk.

I think North are hoping said circumstances might help them get a bit of a discount on Blakey. The Swans do not agree.

Other Trade News

In other trade news, Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler are set to join the Gold Coast Suns from Hawthorn in a trade that will see the two clubs swap 2028 first-rounders. The Suns will also move up slightly in the 2027 second round.

Melbourne has increased its offer to North Melbourne for Zane Duursma, including pick 33 in the deal. The two parties have been some way apart so far, but this should bring a deal much closer.

Port Adelaide is looking to trade out pick five in this year's draft to the highest bidder, with Richmond and West Coast said to be in the race. The Power is looking to secure future picks, but may also be interested in picks this year.

Whitfield and Walker Rumors

There are rumors that Carlton is keen to use its two later picks in a deal for Lachie Whitfield, but the Giants want more than that. The Blues are also prioritizing a deal for Cody Walker.

This one is certainly not a sure thing. Carlton is keen to use its two later picks in a deal for Whitfield, using the earlier ones to be ready for a Cody Walker bid. The Giants, it seems, want more than that.

De Goey and Houston Rumors

There are no updates on Jordan De Goey, but Dan Houston's name has been mentioned in rumors. However, Collingwood says they aren't looking to move him and he's not looking to leave.