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Fresh hurdle in Swan’s bid to join rival; new Bulldogs target emerges — Trade Whispers
Nick Blakey is keen to join Geelong, but a key move must happen before any potential trade. Plus the Bulldogs’ off-season could get busier amid interest in a rival midfielder.
WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Reports emerged last week that Blakey was interested in a trade to Geelong, with the Cats aware of the All-Australian’s desires.
It comes amid suggestions Blakey has become frustrated with the Swans’ handling of the fallout to the Pullman East Melbourne incident, which saw Blakey and four other Sydney teammates suspended for breaching club standards in the hours after the club’s Round 23 match against Essendon. Separately, a Victoria Police investigation into allegations of sexual assault remains ongoing - and is unlikely to be resolved before the end of October’s trade period.reported on Tuesday night that while the Cats “remain open to a conversation” about potentially acquiring Blakey, any trade offers “would have to be ratified by the board”, due to the police investigation.
No charges have been laid and the Swans players central to the investigation have denied criminal wrongdoing. A Swans academy graduate, Blakey is still contracted to Sydney for another five seasons on over $1 million a year. He and his four teammates last weekMaginness, a Hawks father-son selection, had limited AFL opportunities this year, playing just six games.
He instead played a key role in Box Hill’s VFL premiership campaign, polling the sixth-highest number of JJ Liston Trophy votes while averaging 27.6 disposals, 5.8 clearances and 5.3 tackles from 14 games.reported on Tuesday the Bulldogs had interest in Maginness and, crucially, the on-baller “was open to a move to the Dogs”. Maginness is contracted to Hawthorn until the end of 2027 after signing a contract extension in late 2024.
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