Power explore pick swaps, Blues' Whitfield talks to ramp up, Hogan move edges closer
Port Adelaide is actively negotiating potential pick swaps as they prepare for the departure of Zak Butters during the AFL Trade Period. The club is weighing the value of compensation picks against direct trades with other clubs like the Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants.
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PORT Adelaide is exploring a range of pick swap options with multiple clubs as it works through the best way to extract the most from Zak Butters' departure.
The Power have held talks with several clubs about potential pick swaps in the event they hold just pick No.4, or if they end up taking the compensation pick for Butters and have both picks 4 and 5.
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