Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide he will depart club to return to Victoria
Star player Zak Butters has informed Port Adelaide of his intention to leave the club via free agency to return to his home state of Victoria. The club has committed to facilitating the request while seeking the best possible outcome for their interests.
Why it matters
The departure of a high-profile athlete significantly impacts team dynamics and the competitive landscape of the Australian Football League.
Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he plans to head to Victoria. ( ABC News: Briana Fiore )
Zak Butters has requested to leave Port Adelaide via free agency.
The future of the club's three-time best and fairest winner has dominated headlines throughout the season.
The Power says it will facilitate the request whilst securing the best outcome for the club.
Link copied Share Share article Port Adelaide's three-time best and fairest winner Zak Butters has requested to leave the club via free agency and return home to Victoria.
The 25-year-old dual All-Australian's future has dominated headlines all season with reports of offers of up to $18 million over eight years from Richmond, Geelong, Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs.
"I've made a decision to head home. It's obviously been one that I've wrestled with for a while now," he said.
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