Significant progress has been made between North Melbourne and Sydney on a deal for Nick Blakey.
The Roos’ pick six this year, plus their 2028 first-rounder, appear likely to be the Swans’ major return, but there could be other selections involved, potentially in Sydney’s favour, which is still to be determined.
North are also feverishly trying to find a way to appease Adelaide for contracted key defender Nick Murray.
It still looks like pick 33 will be the key to Zane Duursma becoming a Demon, which the Kangaroos would then offer the Crows, on top of their 2027 first-rounder, to try to deliver Murray to Arden Street.
Blakey and Murray are both represented by CDG Sports.
