The Aporia · Live: Blakey chase intensifies as blockbuster AFL trade looms

The article focuses on the intensifying chase for suspended Sydney player Nick Blakey during the AFL trade period. As of September 26th, clubs are actively pursuing a potential trade, with Geelong, North Melbourne, Gold Coast, St Kilda, and Essendon emerging as key suitors. The latest development includes a face-to-face meeting between Blakey and representatives from the Gold Coast Suns, though it remains uncertain where he will ultimately be traded given Sydney's reluctance to send him to Geelong.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Tasmania has unveiled its first-ever AFL players, eight teenage footballers from across Australia who have committed to the state ahead of the Devils entering the national league in 2028. The standout recruit is Axel Walsh, a 17-year-old West Australian and the favorite to be taken with pick No.1 in next year's draft.

Meanwhile, the AFL trade period has opened, with clubs eyeing blockbuster moves as they gear up for the 2027 season. Stars like Zak Butters, Zach Merrett, and Ben King are among those expected to move. The focus is also on potential trades involving suspended Sydney star Nick Blakey, with the Gold Coast Suns scheduled to meet him today.

The off-season period offers clubs opportunities to strengthen their squads through trades and drafts, aiming to catch up with reigning premiers or maintain their status as contenders.

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The clubs chasing Nick Blakey The talk surrounding Nick Blakey is only getting louder, and Tom Morris on Channel Seven and Trade Radio has been providing the bulk of the updates over the last 12 hours.

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🔮 The latest from AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey is the Suns will meet with Nick Blakey this morning as both parties investigate a potential trade.

2026-10-07 · ABC News (AU)

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Nick Blakey chase intensifies, Zak Butters talks continue asserted

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The prospect of a Nick Blakey trade suddenly looks very real, with clubs ready to pounce for the suspended Sydney star. asserted

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Gold Coast Suns to meet with Nick Blakey today asserted

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The latest from AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey is the Suns will meet with Nick Blakey this morning as both parties investigate a potential trade. asserted

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Twomey says Damien Hardwick flew into Melbourne last night for the face-to-face catch up. asserted

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The clubs chasing Nick Blakey The talk surrounding Nick Blakey is only getting louder, and Tom Morris on Channel Seven and Trade Radio has been providing the bulk of the updates over the last 12 hours. asserted

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Morris has whittled down the list of suitors to five: Geelong, North Melbourne, Gold Coast, St Kilda and Essendon. asserted

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By Morris's reckoning, Blakey wants Geelong but Sydney do not want to send him to Geelong. asserted

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The Suns probably won't go for it, the Saints know they are a long shot, North hold some hope as a sentimental choice and the Bombers have connections and can easily satisfy the Swans in a trade. asserted

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It looks increasingly likely that Nick Blakey will be leaving Sydney in the next week. asserted

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I'm back in the blog seat this morning, Chris De Silva is not far away, and we've got a big day ahead of us. asserted

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Settle in, hit up the comments and let's see what Thursday has in store for us. asserted

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