Nick Blakey is a prodigious talent with a laser-sharp left boot, an outstanding overhead ability and searing pace. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy product booted 21 goals in 19 games for a brilliant debut season en route to winning the club’s 2019 Rising Star award, and has crafted his trade as a versatile outside ball-winners who is able to play off halfback wing or in the midfield. Coming back from a 2021 ankle injury, the defender had a stellar last season appearing in 24 games with 468 disposals to his name. Nick is the son of former Fitzroy and North Melbourne champion John Blakey, who’s had a variety of roles on the Swans’ coaching panel since 2006.
