Nick Blakey posted 104 — 29 above his 75 BE in a tight contest. Cash gen flat at $1329/wk. Hold with conviction.
Nick Blakey
DEFTom Mccarthy
DEFDecision
Should I trade Nick Blakey?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Nick Blakey (SYD) preferred trade-in over Archie Roberts — community picks Blakey despite similar fixtures. Roberts seen as not ready to commit to yet.
Community poll asking whether Nick Blakey or Bailey Dale is the better trade-in option. Low engagement (1 comment).
Active community discussion on bringing in Nick Blakey (SYD). Concerns raised about Mullin tag risk this week; one commenter suggests waiting a week, another already brought him in last week. Breakeven is 47 so price still reasonable. R15 bye is a consideration for timing.
Nick Blakey mentioned as a third alternative option in the Zorko vs Wilkie bye-round trade-in debate.
Nick Blakey ranked highest general defender in the competition and 18th overall. Garry Lyon identifies him as the barometer of the Swans - when at his best the whole team fires. Run-and-carry instigator from defence leading to Swans being No.1 for metres gained by hand.
Nick Blakey (SYD) named in a community comparison poll as a SC trade-in option alongside Ash and Milera. No community verdict yet from this post.
Nick Blakey rated favourably for SC DEF against Bailey Dale. Pros: bye advantage, better team. Cons: patchy scoring record. Community split but mild lean toward Blakey over Dale given team quality and bye timing.
Nick Blakey flagged as SC relevant due to kick-in duties and return to form. Community poster highlights increased role in Sydney's structure as a scoring opportunity.