Jordon Butts joins Bulldogs from Crows as free agent
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Jordon Butts has signed with the Western Bulldogs from the Adelaide Crows as an unrestricted free agent. The 26-year-old defender inked a five-year deal after playing 94 games for the Crows over eight seasons. In exchange, the Crows will receive a band three compensation pick, providing them an additional pick in the second round, likely around pick 33. Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had been seeking a key defender to support his existing lineup, which includes James O'Donnell and Buku Khamis, both signed for extended terms.
- •Jordon Butts joins Bulldogs on a five-year deal.
- •Crows receive a band three compensation pick.
- •Butts played 94 games for the Crows since 2018.
- •Bulldogs coach aimed to strengthen the defense.
- •Crows' compensation pick expected to be around pick 33.
- 11:47 PMAFL — Crows defender joins Bulldogs, compensation pick locked in
"Jordon Butts has joined the Bulldogs from the Crows as an unrestricted free agent
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