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Every offseason there is one storyline that captures our attention, and this time, it is Geelong and the reported desire from Sydney Swans star Nick Blakey to be moved on.

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So far, Blakey and the Swans have said nothing official about whether he wants out, so we’re relying on rumors and reports, which isn’t ideal.

But this has been bubbling away for the past week or so, and usually, when there is so much talk about a move like this, there is generally an ounce of truth to it.

Still, until we actually hear from either Blakey or the Swans, this is all just speculation, but one club has emerged as a possible suitor.

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SEN’s Tom Morris has stated that the Cats are Blakey’s preferred club.

“Geelong is the club he’d prefer to get to,» Morris said via Sen.com.au. «They’ve only got Pick 14 as a strong pick in this year’s draft. “A board meeting, which is yet to happen, will determine the approach for Blakey.

“A lack of draft capital is an issue, and the Swans’ preference is anyone but the Cats. “It’s far from certain he’s going to be at Geelong next year. There’s a lot of hoops that have to be jumped through.

“It’s a difficult, nuanced, delicate scenario.”

Blakey deal complicated

And this is simply because Rowan Marshall has stated he’s adamant he wants to be a Cat, and this is the second offseason he’s requested a move.

So, will Geelong honor that and do its best to get Marshall?

Or is the lure of getting one of the best half-backs in football too enticing to ignore?

This looms as a fascinating storyline to follow over the coming days as the Cats could very well be forced to pick which star they want in 2027.

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Blakey deal complicated

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