North board approved mammoth Blakey offer amid police investigation

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 9, 2026

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.

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