{
  "id": 13807284,
  "title": "Live: Roos and Swans deadlocked over Blakey deal in AFL trade period's final days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/live-roos-and-swans-deadlocked-over-blakey-deal-in-afl-trade-periods-13807284",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T21:31:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/afl-trade-period-day-monday-october-12-live-updates-blakey/107251880"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the final days of the AFL trade period, North Melbourne's opening offer to Sydney for Nick Blakey has been rejected. The trade period brings a flurry of activity as clubs vie for top talent. The article discusses potential trade deals involving key players such as Nick Blakey, Zane Duursma, and Cody Walker. North Melbourne has increased its offer for Duursma, including pick 33, in negotiations with Sydney. Port Adelaide is looking to trade its fifth pick in the draft, with Richmond, West Coast, Carlton, and Essendon all in the running. The article also highlights the ongoing discussions around a possible deal for Whitfield, with Carlton seeking an earlier pick to be ready for a potential bid for Cody Walker. The deadline looms, and both clubs are expected to push for a deal to be finalized.",
  "summary": "Sydney has rejected an opening offer from North Melbourne for Nick Blakey as the AFL trade period enters its final days, according to ABC News.\n\nSeparately, Port Adelaide is reportedly looking to trade pick five in this year's draft to the highest bidder. ABC News reports that Richmond, West Coast, Carlton, and Essendon are all considered to be in the race for the pick. If Port Adelaide seeks future picks, Richmond and West Coast are the primary contenders, though Richmond is described as the current front runner. If the club opts for picks in the current draft, Carlton and Essendon may have a better chance.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Live: Roos and Swans deadlocked over Blakey deal in AFL trade period's final days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/live-roos-and-swans-deadlocked-over-blakey-deal-in-afl-trade-periods",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:31:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "AFL trade period LIVE: Blakey’s future uncertain; Suns to land Hawks forward pair in wake of King deal as trade period reaches final stretch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/afl-trade-period-live-blakeys-future-uncertain-suns-to-land-hawks",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:49:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "AFL trade period LIVE: Blakey’s future uncertain; Suns to land Hawks forward pair in wake of King deal as trade period reaches final stretch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/afl-trade-period-live-blakeys-future-uncertain-suns-to-land-hawks-13806982",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:49:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}