AFL trade period: All the news, developments and deals from Day 5 of trading action

North Melbourne put an $11 million eight-year offer in front of Blakey yesterday.

But given he still has five years left on his contract at Sydney, the Swans will take the best trade on the table, and right now that’s the Saints.

Collingwood has been targeting Jayden Short, but the Tigers are not keen to give away the two-time premiership defender.

The 30-year-old has long been in the Pies’ sights, but Richmond are reportedly unhappy with Craig McRae’s efforts to get in his ear throughout the season, according to Tom Morris.

They are not keen on accepting a low ball offer and are hoping another club comes forward.

“I was a little bit disappointed at the time that it didn’t go through,” he said.

“Credit to the Saints for welcoming me back with open arms. At times, it was difficult, but I’m just happy to be with the Cats now.”

He also defended not attending the St Kilda best and fairest night.

“I didn’t feel comfortable at the time; I didn’t feel comfortable having a lot of interactions with people”.

“I couldn’t be any more grateful to St Kilda and the opportunity they gave me 10 years ago.

“It’s going to be so hard to move on because I am so close to so many people there, but I think it is time for a fresh start.”

Good morning and welcome to day five of the AFL trade period and more importantly the final day of the free agency period.

Zak Butters and Ben King you would think get done today while clubs are lining up for Nick Blakey.

St Kilda are reportedly preparing a monster offer which would include three first rounders