Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | Western Bulldogs
Zak Butters has declared his intention to join the Western Bulldogs.
Butters will sign a monster free agency deal with the Bulldogs in October (via Cal Twomey).
Twomey reports Butters will earn $1.8-2.0 million in a 9-year contract.
Port Adelaide has declared their intent to match any offer for Butters throughout 2026, if they do then the Bulldogs will require a trade to secure a new home for him.
Western Bulldogs statement on Zak Butters:
Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters has informed the Western Bulldogs of his desire to join the Club.
The Club will work with Port Adelaide to facilitate a suitable outcome during the upcoming player movement period.
Zak Butters was selected at pick 12 in the 2018 AFL Draft by Port Adelaide.
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Impact: The Bulldogs now have a stacked midfield with Zak Butters, Marcus Bontempelli and Ed Richards, Butters is expected to play strong inside midfield minutes which includes CBA’s.
Butters averaged 29.8 disposals, 3.5 marks and 4.2 tackles from 17 games in 2026 at Port Adelaide.
Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | Western Bulldogs
