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Live: Suspended Swans star may seek shock AFL trade

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Bilton, D. (2026, October 6). Live: Suspended Swans star may seek shock AFL trade. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/afl-trade-period-live-blog-wednesday-october-7/107234160

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-06 · by Dean Bilton

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During the AFL trade period, reports suggest that suspended Sydney Swans player Nick Blakey may be considering a shock trade to another club as negotiations continue. The article mentions ongoing talks about significant deals but highlights Blakey’s situation as potentially the biggest story of this trade period due to his suspension and remaining five years on his contract with the Swans.
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Nick Blakey, a suspended player from Sydney Swans AFL team, is reportedly considering trades to rival clubs during the current trade period. The speculation around Blakey comes as negotiations continue with no significant deals finalized yet. AFL fans are following live updates closely for any developments regarding Blakey and other players like Rowan Marshall and Zak Butters whose transfers remain uncertain. Scores from recent matches include Swans 141, Lions 88 on September 5th and Dockers 120, Cats 106 on September 11th, among others.

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This article reads unscored and hedges 27% of its claims. Each row says how that neighbour differs.
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles discuss different AFL games and trade period updates, not a single specific incident.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 7 of 35 claims Outlet record 61/100
“Article A mentions live updates and intensifying reports about Nick Blakey seeking a trade during the AFL trade period, while Article B specifically details North Melbourne's offer to Blakey, indicating it is a later development or a specific plan being reported.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 0 of 14 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles discuss similar developments during the AFL trade period but do not describe the exact same incident or outcome.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 2 of 31 claims Outlet record 61/100
“Article A lists live AFL trade period updates, while Article B reports specifically about Nick Blakey's potential meeting with Geelong. Although related, they describe different stages of events.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 5 of 45 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles discuss similar events during an AFL trade period but focus on different aspects and updates involving various teams and players.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 0 of 5 claims Outlet record 68/100
“While both articles cover the AFL trade period with similar match scores and player names, they appear to be reporting on different aspects of the overall event. ARTICLE A focuses on live updates during the AFL trade period, while ARTICLE B seems to concentrate more on a specific suspended Swans star potentially seeking a trade.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 1 of 11 claims Outlet record 61/100
“The articles discuss different aspects of the AFL trade period and do not specifically focus on the same single incident or occurrence.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 1 of 13 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles report on multiple game scores during an AFL trade period but focus on different players' situations (Rowan Marshall vs. Suspended Swans star).”
The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 0 of 32 claims Outlet record 61/100
“Article A discusses potential AFL trades for Nick Blakey during a trade period, while Article B reports on North Melbourne's aggressive play to sign Blakey with a specific offer of an eight-year deal worth $12 million.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 0 of 2 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles cover different aspects of the AFL off-season moves, with Article A focusing on Toby Greene joining Geelong Cats, while Article B discusses live updates and rumors involving other players like Nick Blakey.”
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score, SAF 8/297, AUS 230 Thu, 24 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, IAW 6/364, AAW 9/362 Thu, 24 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, INA 334 & 199, AUA 171 & 200 Thu, 24 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, VIC 212, NSW 257 Sat, 26 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, SAF 9/365, AUS 333 Mon, 28 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, INU 494, AUU 217 & 229 Mon, 28 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, SYW 4/168, QUW 167 Mon, 28 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, VIW 8/293, SAS 7/290 Mon, 28 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, WAW 6/236, TAW 232 Tue, 29 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, SAF 4/145, AUS 9/322 Wed, 30 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, IAW 364 & 257, AAW 176 & 164 Wed, 30 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, SYW 174, QUW 4/285 Wed, 30 Sept, 11:00 pm, Final score, WAW 7/273, TAW 7/299 Thu, 1 Oct, 2:00 pm, Final score, VIW -, SAS - Thu, 1 Oct, 11:00 pm, Final score, INA 167 & 9/310, AUA 358 & 4/173d Tue, 6 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, INA 149, AUA 274 Tue, 6 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, QUW 9/266, BAW 7/196 Wed, 7 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, INU 315 & 0/11, AUU 174 & 151 Fri, 9 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, AUW 3/168, BAW 166 Fri, 9 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, INA 206, AUA 275 Sat, 10 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, VIC 244 & 224, SAM 508 Sun, 11 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, AUW 1/222, BAW 6/220 Sun, 11 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, INA 275, AUA 226 Sun, 11 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, NSW 9/500d, TAS 245 & 5/402 Sun, 11 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, WAU 175 & 8/201, QUE 307 & 68 Mon, 12 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, VIC 241, SAM 311 Mon, 12 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, HHW 7/127, ACM 100 Mon, 12 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, SSW 3/136, BHW 90 Mon, 12 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, MRW 7/138, PSW 4/139 Mon, 12 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, STW 3/79, MSW 78 Tue, 13 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, SAF 284 & 206, AUS 390 & 6/314d Tue, 13 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, NSW 158, TAS 203 Tue, 13 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, WAU 246, QUE 261 Tue, 13 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, SSW 3/78, ACM 7/77 Tue, 13 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, ASW 4/183, PSW 8/182 Tue, 13 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, STW -, BHW - Wed, 14 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, AUW 2/175, BAW 172 Wed, 14 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, MRW 4/180, MSW 6/179 Wed, 14 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, ASW 5/165, HHW 8/136 Fri, 16 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, BHW 4/86, ACM 83 Sat, 17 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, SAM 7/397, QUE 271 Sat, 17 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, HHW 5/136, PSW 8/166 Sat, 17 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, STW 5/122, MRW 9/121 Sat, 17 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, ACM 4/129, MSW 6/132 Sat, 17 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, SSW 9/105, ASW 6/143 Sun, 18 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, AUW 8/165, NZW 2/162 Sun, 18 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, MRW 2/132, HHW 8/129 Sun, 18 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, BHW 129, ASW 6/139 Sun, 18 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, STW 2/93, PSW 92 Sun, 18 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, SSW 8/155, MSW 5/158 Sun, 18 Oct, 7:15 pm, Live score, AUW -, BAW - Tue, 20 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, AUW 7/167, NZW 8/127 Tue, 20 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, ASW 6/116, PSW 5/118 Tue, 20 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, STW 9/152, SSW 6/153 Tue, 20 Oct, 7:15 pm, Live score, AUW -, BAW - Wed, 21 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, SAM 203 & 145, QUE 238 & 4/114 Wed, 21 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, PSW 7/134, SSW 8/149 Thu, 22 Oct, 12:00 am, Live score, SAF 9/425d, AUS 99 & 4/156 f/o Thu, 22 Oct, 12:00 am, Live score, AUW -, NZW - Thu, 22 Oct, 12:00 am, Final score, TAS 241 & 236, VIC 207 & 266 Thu, 22 Oct, 12:00 am, Live score, WAU 339 & 6/183, NSW 6/440d & 5/262d Thu, 22 Oct, 7:15 pm, Game not started, AUW versus BAW Sat, 24 Oct, 10:30 am, Game not started, TAS versus VIC Sat, 24 Oct, 5:00 pm, Game not started, WAU versus NSW Tue, 27 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, SAF versus AUS Wed, 28 Oct, 11:00 am, Game not started, SAM versus WAU Thu, 29 Oct, 3:40 pm, Game not started, MRW versus STW Thu, 29 Oct, 7:10 pm, Game not started, MSW versus HHW Fri, 30 Oct, 10:30 am, Game not started, TAS versus NSW Fri, 30 Oct, 11:45 am, Game not started, AU6 versus ONG Fri, 30 Oct, 7:05 pm, Game not started, EN6 versus AU6 Fri, 30 Oct, 7:10 pm, Game not started, BHW versus SSW Sat, 31 Oct, 11:00 am, Game not started, QUE versus VIC Sat, 31 Oct, 3:40 pm, Game not started, ASW versus MSW Sat, 31 Oct, 7:10 pm, Game not started, PSW versus MRW Sun, 1 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, STW versus BHW Sun, 1 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, SSW versus HHW Mon, 2 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, MSW versus PSW Wed, 4 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, HHW versus MRW Thu, 5 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, ASW versus BHW Thu, 5 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, STW versus PSW Fri, 6 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, MSW versus SSW Sat, 7 Nov, 2:30 pm, Game not started, WAU versus ENG Sat, 7 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, MRW versus ASW Sat, 7 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, BHW versus HHW Sun, 8 Nov, 1:40 pm, Game not started, SSW versus STW Sun, 8 Nov, 5:10 pm, Game not started, PSW versus MSW Tue, 10 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, HHW versus ASW Wed, 11 Nov, 10:30 am, Game not started, NSW versus SAM Wed, 11 Nov, 10:30 am, Game not started, VIC versus WAU Wed, 11 Nov, 11:30 am, Game not started, QUE versus TAS Wed, 11 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, PSW versus STW Thu, 12 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, MSW versus BHW Thu, 12 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, MRW versus SSW Fri, 13 Nov, 2:30 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Sat, 14 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, HHW versus BHW Sat, 14 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, PSW versus ASW Sun, 15 Nov, 11:00 am, Game not started, SSW versus MRW Sun, 15 Nov, 2:30 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Mon, 16 Nov, 10:00 am, Game not started, NSW versus SAM Mon, 16 Nov, 11:00 am, Game not started, QUE versus TAS Mon, 16 Nov, 2:00 pm, Game not started, VIC versus WAU Mon, 16 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, STW versus MSW Tue, 17 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, ASW versus SSW Wed, 18 Nov, 2:30 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Thu, 19 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, HHW versus PSW Thu, 19 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, BHW versus STW Fri, 20 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, ASW versus MRW Sat, 21 Nov, 12:00 pm, Game not started, HHW versus STW Sat, 21 Nov, 3:30 pm, Game not started, SSW versus PSW Sat, 21 Nov, 7:15 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Sun, 22 Nov, 10:30 am, Game not started, NSW versus QUE Sun, 22 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, BHW versus ASW Sun, 22 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, MSW versus MRW Mon, 23 Nov, 1:30 pm, Game not started, WAU versus TAS Tue, 24 Nov, 11:00 am, Game not started, SAM versus VIC Tue, 24 Nov, 7:15 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Wed, 25 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, MRW versus BHW Thu, 26 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, STW versus ASW Thu, 26 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, SSW versus MSW Fri, 27 Nov, 7:15 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Fri, 27 Nov, 9:10 pm, Game not started, PSW versus HHW Sat, 28 Nov, 3:40 pm, Game not started, MRW versus MSW Sat, 28 Nov, 7:10 pm, Game not started, STW versus SSW Sun, 29 Nov, 12:00 pm, Game not started, BHW versus PSW Sun, 29 Nov, 3:30 pm, Game not started, ASW versus HHW Sun, 29 Nov, 7:15 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Tue, 1 Dec, 7:10 pm, Game not started, versus Wed, 2 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, AUS versus ENG Thu, 3 Dec, 10:30 am, Game not started, NSW versus WAU Thu, 3 Dec, 10:30 am, Game not started, VIC versus QUE Thu, 3 Dec, 11:00 am, Game not started, SAM versus TAS Thu, 3 Dec, 7:10 pm, Game not started, versus Sat, 5 Dec, 7:10 pm, Game not started, versus Wed, 9 Dec, 1:20 pm, Game not started, AUS versus NZL Sat, 12 Dec, 8:10 pm, Game not started, MER versus PER Mon, 14 Dec, 11:00 am, Game not started, SAS versus WAW Tue, 15 Dec, 10:00 am, Game not started, ACM versus SYW Tue, 15 Dec, 3:00 pm, Game not started, SLW versus AUW Tue, 15 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, BRI versus SYS Wed, 16 Dec, 11:00 am, Game not started, SAS versus WAW Wed, 16 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, SYT versus ADE Thu, 17 Dec, 10:00 am, Game not started, ACM versus SYW Thu, 17 Dec, 11:30 am, Game not started, AUS versus NZL Thu, 17 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, HOB versus BRI Fri, 18 Dec, 3:00 pm, Game not started, SLW versus AUW Fri, 18 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, MES versus ADE Sat, 19 Dec, 10:30 am, Game not started, TAW versus VIW Sat, 19 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, SYT versus SYS Sun, 20 Dec, 3:00 pm, Game not started, SLW versus AUW Sun, 20 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, PER versus HOB Mon, 21 Dec, 10:30 am, Game not started, TAW versus VIW Mon, 21 Dec, 7:15 pm, Game not started, MES versus BRI live Live updates: South Africa vs Australia, second Test, day five from St George's Park in Gqeberha South Africa are odds on to level the series with victory in the second Test, with Australia needing a monumental batting effort to salvage a draw in Gqeberha. Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage. Submit a comment or question Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Marco's mastery He may have a perpetual scowl on his face on field, but Marco Jansen had plenty to smile about during yesterday's day's play, as he claimed 5-33 in 11 overs. The 26-year-old has had a good mate, scoring 85 runs on Tuesday, his second-highest Test score, before backing up with an accurate display of seam bowling yesterday.
2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Live: Australia battling to avoid defeat in second Test
🔮 I'd suggest that means Cameron Green is not going to be selected - and I'd guess that Nathan Lyon might miss out too.
🔮 Key Event Richmond secures trade for Port Adelaide's pick five The Tigers have been considered the front-runner for this pick for the past few days, and the deal will go through this afternoon.
🔮 New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Who could Sydney use to replace Blakey?
🔮 The latest from AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey is the Suns will meet with Nick Blakey this morning as both parties investigate a potential trade.
🔮 Reports suggest suspended Sydney star Nick Blakey could be talking to rival clubs about a shock trade as negotiations on the big deals continue.
🔮 The reporting around this suggested Marshall didn't feel comfortable being there considering his desire to leave the club, but you could also read this as him making a statement to the Saints and trying to force their hand a little.
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New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Geelong's proposed move for Jordan Ridley Not a whole lot of movement overnight in terms of deals advancing, but there was a bit more reporting on the shape of Geelong's offer for Essendon defender Jordan Ridley.
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🔮 Reports suggest suspended Sydney star Nick Blakey could be talking to rival clubs about a shock trade as negotiations on the big deals continue.
2026-10-06 · ABC News (AU)
Live: Suspended Swans star may seek shock AFL trade · mixed framing

Claims (15 extracted, 4 hedged)

Nick Blakey reports intensify, Rowan Marshall and Zak Butters deals drag on asserted
deals → intensify → ?
Reports suggest suspended Sydney star Nick Blakey could be talking to rival clubs about a shock trade as negotiations on the big deals continue. uncertain
negotiations → suggest → deals
New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Geelong's proposed move for Jordan Ridley Not a whole lot of movement overnight in terms of deals advancing, but there was a bit more reporting on the shape of Geelong's offer for Essendon defender Jordan Ridley. asserted
deals → choose → Ridley
Channel Seven's Mitch Cleary says the offer is a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and Jack Bowes. asserted
offer → say → ?
Cleary also says that the Bombers may continue paying a portion of Ridley's salary given the cap space they have. uncertain
they → say → space
The Nick Blakey rumours won't go away It's being reported pretty widely around the traps now that Nick Blakey is currently taking meetings with rival clubs with an eye on an exit out of Sydney. asserted
Blakey → go → Sydney
AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey led that reporting yesterday, saying Blakey is still hopeful of finding a trade and is speaking to clubs throughout this week. asserted
Blakey → lead → week
The suspended Swans star, who is still involved in a police investigation into the events at the Pullman Hotel, has not yet told Sydney he wants to leave the club but is believed to be assessing his options before he takes that step. asserted
he → suspend → step
The Swans have been adamant none of the suspended players will be leaving the club, and Blakey still has five years remaining on his contract with the Swans. asserted
Blakey → suspend → Swans
It might be the biggest story of this trade period, and it's one we are watching very closely. uncertain
we → watch → period
We're back for day three of this trade period, and after a bit of a slower day yesterday we're expecting things might start to heat up a little today. uncertain
things → expect → day
There are certainly some big rumblings in the background at the moment, and it remains to be seen if some of those stories fully come to the surface. asserted
some → be → surface
With a week to go in the trade period (and three days to lodge free agency deals) things will need to start moving! asserted
things → go → deals
Stick around and keep me and Chris De Silva company throughout the day, and make sure you hit up the comments with all your thoughts, feelings and questions. asserted
you → stick → thoughts
Let's get into it again. asserted
's → let → it
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