[1] In 2015 he played for Peel Thunder in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), Fremantle's reserve team.

He again played for Peel during the 2016 WAFL season and was a part of their inaugural premiership, beating Subiaco by 23 points.

[4] Blakely was awarded a 2016 AFL Rising Star nomination during round 11 against Essendon at Domain Stadium , collecting 25 disposals and 7 tackles.

[8] Blakely spent the entirety of 2023 playing for Gold Coast's reserve team in the Victorian Football League, and was a part of the clubs inaugural VFL grand final win.

[9] After one season with the Gold Coast Suns, Blakely announced his retirement from AFL Football, stating “I’m at a point in my life where I’m ready to let go of football…”.