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North board approved mammoth Blakey offer amid police investigation

North Melbourne’s board backed an eight-year deal worth $12 million as the club weighs the trade amid an ongoing 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.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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