North Melbourne lands Nick Blakey from Sydney in trade-period deal

North Melbourne has landed Sydney defender Nick Blakey on the penultimate day of the trade period. Sydney sent Blakey, pick No 52 and its 2028 second-round selection north. North sent picks No 6 and No 47, a 2027 second-rounder, plus 2028 first and second-rounders south. He requested the move with five years left on his Sydney deal.