Butters set to leave Port Adelaide for Victoria
Coach Josh Carr all but concedes restricted free agent Zak Butters will likely leave. The 25-year-old dual All-Australian is wanted by Bulldogs, Geelong, Richmond and Collingwood.
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr has acknowledged the club will struggle to keep vice-captain Zak Butters. The 25-year-old dual All-Australian is being pursued by Bulldogs, Geelong, Richmond and Collingwood, with all signs pointing to a move back to Victoria.
Port retains the right to match any offer and force a trade, but Carr says history shows clubs in this position rarely hold on. Exit meetings this week will clarify the situation.
Why it mattersLosing Butters would be a major blow to Port's attempt to return to finals. It would strip the side of a star midfielder as it rebuilds under new leadership.
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