Melbourne Enhances Trade Offer for Zane Duursma Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Melbourne has made a new trade proposal, offering Pick 33 for North Melbourne forward Zane Duursma as negotiations continue between the two clubs.

This latest offer comes after Melbourne previously submitted three different trade packages, which included Pick 47 and future second-round selections, all of which were rejected by North Melbourne. The 21-year-old Duursma has had a mixed performance record over his three years in the league.

Melbourne acquired Pick 33 through a recent five-club trade and is now using it as leverage in discussions for Duursma, alongside other picks. North Melbourne is also exploring trades for players like Nick Blakey and Nick Murray, while managing potential deals involving Josh Goater and Port Adelaide's Pick 5.