AFL trade deadline day LIVE: Deadline rapidly approaches as Sydney open up on Blakey, Saints make Nas admission

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 14, 2026

It’s the last day of the trade period, with a number of AFL players in limbo regarding their future ahead of the 7.30pm deadline. Keep up with the latest news here.

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