Zak Butters signs nine-year deal with Western Bulldogs for $2 million annually
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Zak Butters has officially joined the Western Bulldogs as a free agent, signing a lucrative nine-year contract valued at $2 million per season. This decision follows extensive speculation and rival interest from several clubs, including Richmond and Collingwood. Butters' move away from Port Adelaide solidifies a major shift in his career after he announced his intention to explore free agency. The Bulldogs secured the deal, which marks one of the largest in AFL history.
- •Butters officially informed Port Adelaide of his decision to leave.
- •Richmond and Collingwood also pursued Butters before his commitment to the Bulldogs.
- •Port Adelaide offered Butters the largest deal in AFL history prior to his departure.
- •The Western Bulldogs effectively secured Butters' services after a competitive chase.
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