Live: Blakey closes in on North move, Lion requests late trade to Bombers

North Melbourne moves closer to securing the signature of wantaway Sydney star Nick Blakey on the penultimate day of AFL trade period.Tue 13 Oct 2026 at 8:31amTue 13 Oct 2026 at 8:31amKeidean Coleman requests trade to Essendon(Getty Images)The other big bit of news that came after the blog closed last night was around Keidean Coleman, who has been canvassing his options over the past couple of weeks.He has now made a decision, and Coleman has told the Lions he wants to be traded to the Bombers.Dons fans, how does that one get done? Pick 21 and a bit of extra sprinkled on top? Surely not pick 17?Less than 48 hours for a deal to be struck on that one.Tue 13 Oct 2026 at 8:19amTue 13 Oct 2026 at 8:19amNick Blakey moves closer to North Melbourne(Getty Images)After a day of little to no movement on the Nick Blakey front, an update came in last night that suggested this deal was not too far from being completed.Both Tom Morris and Cal Twomey reported that North Melbourne had upped its offer to Sydney. It now consists of pick six this year, a 2028 first-round selection and potentially a 2027 second-round pick.Would that be enough to get it over the line? Sounds like it's not far away, and Twomey even believes that it could be completed today. Once again, watch this space.Tue 13 Oct 2026 at 8:11amTue 13 Oct 2026 at 8:11amWelcome back to AFL trade periodGood morning, and welcome back to ABC Sport's live blog coverage of the 2026 AFL trade period. The penultimate day has arrived, and with more than a dozen deals still up in the air we are rapidly approaching now or never time.Could be a big Tuesday ahead as we set the scene for deadline day tomorrow. Chris will be back with me soon and together we'll be here all day. Hit up the comments with your thoughts and questions and let's get going.