Zak Butters informed Port Adelaide he was departing on August 23, 2026. He said he had been pondering about the choice. The club confirmed his departure the next day. Butters will head back to Victoria. Several Victorian teams are now keen on signing him. His stint at Port Adelaide is over. Butters did not give more details about his decision at the time.
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Club statement: Zak Butters - portadelaidefc.com.au
Club statement: Zak Butters portadelaidefc.com.au
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BREAKING: Butters free agency call revealed as superstar explains decision he 'wrestled with' - Fox Sports
BREAKING: Butters free agency call revealed as superstar explains decision he 'wrestled with' Fox Sports
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Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide of free agency call as Victorian clubs circle - afl.com.au
Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide of free agency call as Victorian clubs circle afl.com.au
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AFL rocked by shock Butters revelation - News.com.au
AFL rocked by shock Butters revelation News.com.au
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Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide he will depart club to return to Victoria - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Zak Butters informs Port Adelaide he will depart club to return to Victoria ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation