The race for Nick Blakey continues on day five, Zak Butters talks roll on
The AFL trade period has seen a flurry of activity with high-profile players Zak Butters, Ben King, and Nick Blakey signing massive contracts. Blakey is currently in negotiations with North Melbourne, a move complicated by his involvement in a past police investigation.
Why it matters
These blockbuster deals represent significant financial shifts in professional sports and highlight the intersection of player movement and off-field disciplinary scrutiny.
Pinned post from yesterday 8.13pm Go to latest Millions spent as Butters, King move and Blakey prepares to follow suit By Zak Butters inked a mega deal worth at least $17 million over nine years at the Western Bulldogs, Ben King committed to Hawthorn for $9 million in the next seven years and Nick Blakey told the Kangaroos he wants to take-up their eight-year, $12 million offer on Friday.
After a year of scrutiny, Zak Butters finally joined the Western Bulldogs on Friday. AFL Photos via Getty Images The three blockbuster deals were the centre of attention as the AFL’s trade period reached its halfway point in an uncharacteristic flurry of activity.
Trades will not be officially lodged at the weekend, but the focus will be on Blakey’s bid to get to North Melbourne , where his father is a hero of the 1996 and 1999 premierships.
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