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Banned Swan 'sorry' as Kangaroos seal blockbuster trade

Nick Blakey has apologised for his role in the Pullman Hotel scandal after joining North Melbourne from Sydney in a blockbuster trade.
Banned Swan 'sorry' as Kangaroos seal blockbuster trade

North Melbourne are "very comfortable" with their blockbuster trade for Nick Blakey, despite a pending police investigation into the Pullman Hotel scandal.

Nick Blakey, one of five Sydney players embroiled in the Pullman Hotel scandal, has been granted his wish to join North Melbourne with a blockbuster trade.

Brisbane are set to ask for a top-20 pick from Essendon after injury-prone defender Keidean Coleman requested a trade from the premiers to the wooden spooners.

Former Carlton captain Marc Murphy has expressed shock following the hospitalisation of Blues duo Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward.

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It was published on October 13, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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