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BIZARRE: Zak butters - What They Never Told You

'Perfect match': Butters makes huge call on AFL future

Star midfielder Zak Butters has made a decision on his AFL playing future, nominating the club he supported as a child as his preferred destination.

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Too early to speculate: Bulldogs boss on Butters chase

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says it's too early to speculate if his club will win a fierce battle for the prized signature of Zak Butters.

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Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Toby Greene says he's called Zak Butters to discuss AFL free agency options available to the star pair, as the GWS great "wrestles" with his playing future.

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'No clarity': Port keep options open in Butters deal

Port Adelaide's football boss says the club has an open mind about compensation for Zak Butters as the star prepares to pick the team he wants to play for.

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Cats midfield ready for Blues as star pushes for return

Geelong are ready for what Carlton's dynamic midfield will throw at them as their own star, Max Holmes, keeps pushing to return from injury.

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Magpies coach rates chances of superstar playing on

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has spoken about Scott Pendlebury's future after the Magpies champion suffered a hamstring injury on the eve of finals.

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Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad

Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad.

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'Trying to decide': Butters on move, King leaves Suns

Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he wants to return to Victoria, with Ben King doing likewise at Gold Coast, in moves with massive trade implications.

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Power brace for star midfielder's free agency call

All signs point towards Zak Butters leaving Port Adelaide and coach Josh Carr expects a clear picture on the star midfielder's future within days.

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'Glimmer of hope': Power coach hasn't given up on star

All signs point towards Zak Butters leaving Port Adelaide but coach Josh Carr believes there is still a chance the star midfielder could stay at Alberton.

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Collingwood make big call for Brisbane Lions clash

Already locked into a wildcard spot, Collingwood have made a call on the fitness of some of their players ahead of their clash with the Brisbane Lions.

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Breakout Demon expected to knock back Power interest

Port Adelaide look set to miss out on prime target Tom Sparrow but have other areas they want to target in recruiting.

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Star Swans ruck to miss Port clash, debutant picked

Sydney and Port Adelaide have swung changes for their clash at the SCG, with both clubs picking a debutant ruckman.

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Arrogant, disrespectful: Port slam rivals over Butters

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr has slammed rival clubs for arrogant and disrespectful comments about the future of their triple club champion Zak Butters.

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Port midfielder added to injury list, Crow hurt again

A Port Adelaide midfielder will be out for a month due to a broken finger, while a Crows forward is again on the sidelines because of another hamstring injury.

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Season could be over for another Port Adelaide stalwart

Another Port Adelaide player could miss the rest of the season because of injury, but coach Josh Carr remains upbeat despite a raft of players unavailable.

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Minor premiership within grasp as Flagmantle takes hold

The Flagmantle craze is already in overdrive as Fremantle start hot favourites against a Port side missing Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades.

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'A great leader': Port's unsung next interim captain

Port Adelaide's Miles Bergman says he's looking forward to seeing what the club's next interim captain will bring to the leadership role.

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Port star 'itching' for possible farewell game

Port Adelaide's in-demand free agent Zak Butters will have surgery on his injured ankle this week as he attempts to return for one more game this season.

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Power injury carnage confirmed as star banned for bump

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has a high-grade ankle syndesmosis injury and Jason Horne-Francis has received a one-match suspension for a high bump.

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Blow for Butters as Saints hold off plucky Power surge

Zak Butters was one of multiple casualties for Port Adelaide as the visitors fell short in a brave comeback attempt against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

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'The same boat': Port midfielder's say on Butters chase

Port Adelaide midfielder Jason Horne-Francis says the future of his teammate Zak Butters is up in the air amid great interest from rival clubs.

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Concern for injured Kangaroo playmaker after Port loss

Port Adelaide have kicked the last four goals of the game for a 21-point win over North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval.

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Yze says Lynch should play on, marvels at Butters' form

Richmond's coach says there's no doubt a returning spearhead should play on next year, and he's planning on beating Carlton rather than recruiting Zak Butters.

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'Back them in': Crows boss keeps faith after shock loss

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is ruling out a dramatic response after a horror loss to Port Adelaide, saying he's backing his players in to bounce back.

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