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Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has nominated the Western Bulldogs as his preferred destination.
The Power confirmed that the club had been informed by Butters of his choice of club, the Dogs beating Geelong for his services provided they can secure him via free agency or a trade.
Butters’ decision is a bombshell move that will drastically shape this year’s AFL trade period.
The Port Adelaide star ended months of speculation about this future late last month when he confirmed he’s heading back to Victoria.
Butters told Port officials at his exit meeting that he would exercise his restricted free agency rights to join a Victorian team.
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Butters’ decision ends at least 18 months of speculation about his playing future.
“I’ve made the decision to head home,” the 25-year-old said last month.
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Jake Niall is a Walkley award-winning sports journalist and chief AFL writer for The Age.Connect via X or email.AdvertisementAdvertisement