Sydney Swans star Nick Blakey issues grovelling apology for Pullman Hotel incident as he leaves club

Sydney Swans defender Nick Blakey has apologised over the Pullman Hotel incident as he is traded to North Melbourne in one of the biggest deals of the AFL trade period. In a statement, Blakey said: 'I want to say that I'm sorry for the events that led to up to my exit from Sydney. I know I have to win back the trust of the broader community, football and otherwise.