Zak Butters leaves Port Adelaide via free agency after eight seasons
Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters confirmed Monday he will exercise free agency to return to Victoria. Geelong, the Western Bulldogs, Richmond and Collingwood are all chasing him.
Why it mattersButters is one of the league's best players. In 156 games for the Power, he won three best-and-fairest awards and was named player of the year in 2023. His move is one of the biggest player movements of the year.
AustraliaButters is a three-time best-and-fairest who has been interim skipper for Port Adelaide; his departure reshapes the Power's midfield and strengthens one of four Victorian rivals competing in this year's finals.
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