North Melbourne's Jasmine Garner Comments on Blakey Trade Controversy

Jasmine Garner, a star player for North Melbourne, has expressed the club's mixed emotions surrounding the recent trade of Nick Blakey, who is currently under police investigation following an incident on August 17.

Blakey, who signed an eight-year contract valued at over $11 million, apologized after the trade was finalized, emphasizing his intention to regain community trust. Garner noted that club leadership, including president Dr. Sonja Hood and CEO Jen Watt, addressed the team before the trade, acknowledging the tension it has caused.

Garner confirmed that while the team was consulted about the trade, they are still processing the decision. Kangaroos list boss Brady Rawlings stated that the club conducted thorough due diligence and maintained strong communication throughout the process, reinforcing confidence in the leadership's decisions.