Sam Butler has joined Gold Coast.
Butler joins the Suns via a trade from Hawthorn.
“Sam has earned opportunities to play senior football, including several finals, at Hawthorn and we believe he has a big future ahead of him at our football club.” Gold Coast List and Recruitment Manager Kall Burns.
Butler was selected at pick 23 in the 2021 AFL Draft by Hawthorn.
TRADE DETAILS
Gold Coast receive: Sam Butler, Aidan Schubert, 2027 3rd Rd, 2028 1st Rd
Hawthorn receive: 2027 2nd Rd, 2028 1st Rd, 2028 2nd Rd
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Impact: Sam Butler will add good depth as an outside wing/half forward type for the Suns in 2027. Butler averaged 12.1 disposals, 3.4 marks, 3.5 tackles from 8 games in 2026 at the Hawks.
