Sam Butler headed to Gold Coast from Hawthorn
Sam Butler is expected to move from Hawthorn to the Gold Coast Suns, with a visit to the club likely this week.
Sam Butler, a Hawthorn half-back, looks set to leave the Hawks for the Suns. According to Seven's Tom Morris, the 33-game player is expected to visit Carrara later this week to finalise a move that he expects to get done.
Butler has been largely starved of senior opportunities at Hawthorn since arriving as a second-round pick in 2021. This season he played eight games, averaging 12 disposals and 3.5 tackles per game.
Butler is the brother of former Tiger Dan Butler and is likely to link up with Damien Hardwick, who coached Dan at Richmond.
- 8
- Games played this season
- 33
- Total games for Hawthorn
- 2027
- Contract runs through
- second-round pick in 2021
- Drafted by Hawks as
Why it mattersButler's move would give him consistent senior footy at a new club and represents another significant outgoing for Hawthorn as it reshapes its list.
AustraliaThe move strengthens Gold Coast's depth and adds another piece to the Suns' recruitment push as they prepare for next season.
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