AFL clarifies 'pick purchasing' rules during Dogs-Port talks on Butters
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The AFL has issued a memo clarifying rules regarding 'pick purchasing' as talks continue between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs over Zak Butters. The change prohibits Port from contributing salary to any player deal with the Bulldogs if Butters, a potential free agent, joins them. This rule impacts negotiations for Todd Marshall's potential transfer to the Bulldogs, as Port could not subsidize his salary. The ruling follows a prior memo sent last year outlining restrictions to trade agreements involving financial top-ups linked to free agency exchanges within the same window.
- •AFL memo outlines pick purchasing rule changes.
- •Port Adelaide cannot subsidize Butters' potential move.
- •Negotiations for Todd Marshall's trade affected.
- •Rule changes were discussed following previous club transactions.
- •Clubs informed of restrictions ahead of the trade period.
- 7:06 AMAFL — AFL clarifies 'pick purchasing' rules amid Dogs-Port talks on Butters
"The AFL has sent a memo to clubs outlining a 2025 rule change that could complicate Zak Butters' move to the Western Bulldogs
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