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North board approved mammoth Blakey offer amid police investigation

Blakey, who is poised to become one of the highest-paid players in the competition, on Friday nominated North Melbourne as his preferred destination. Meantime, Zak Butters is a Bulldog on a $17 million deal that is the largest on aggregate in AFL history.

North board approved mammoth Blakey offer amid police investigation

North Melbourne has approved a large offer for Blakey, amid a police investigation. Blakey has nominated North Melbourne as his preferred destination and is set to become one of the highest-paid players in the competition.

Zak Butters has signed a $17 million deal with the Bulldogs, reportedly the largest on aggregate in AFL history.

There is no direct connection between these developments and a separate diplomatic row between South Korea and Ukraine.

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