The pursuit of Sydney star Nick Blakey took a major twist on day four of the AFL trade period. Sam McClure and Peter Ryan unpick the bold bid from North Melbourne that put them at the front of the queue for the Swan's services.

Can other clubs beat what the Roos have to offer? 

Our podcasters also look at the impact of Rowan Marshall landing at Geelong, the multi-club deal brewing behind the scenes to land Zak Butters at the Bulldogs, and why the AFL "has lost control of the whole system".

More reading:

• No hardball, no deadline drama: Inside Essendon’s trade reset
• On the market: Your team by team guide to AFL trade period