Player Watch Pick #12 (2018) - Zak Butters

[Ford Fairlane]

But it's Tim Ramsey from the Facebook.

And he knows the "inner circle"

Spoiler

 

[TimTime]

My concern is that this new contract will be Zac’s last with Port, takes him into free agency (restricted) but vic teams will come with big contracts. Not that I doubt our list management teams ability to manage these risks.

Obviously a lot will depend on on-field results, the sugar hit of making finals may not be enough for him - he may want finals success.

 

[VineValerian]

My concern is that this new contract will be Zac’s last with Port, takes him into free agency (restricted) but vic teams will come with big contracts. Not that I doubt our list management teams ability to manage these risks.

Obviously a lot will depend on on-field results, the sugar hit of making finals may not be enough for him - he may want finals success.

 

[Powerade 08]

I am concerned that our best player signed a contract

 

[ibd77]

Obviously a lot will depend on on-field results, the sugar hit of making finals may not be enough for him - he may want finals success.

Hopefully Ken is gone by then and providing Carr is competent enough, we should be making & winning GF's within the next 5 years.

 

[Schulzenfest]

I am concerned that our best player signed a contract

Hinkley should be sacked over this IMO

 

[Chewy316]

But it's Tim Ramsey from the Facebook.

He's probably related to Glen Mudie.

 

[LittleLika]

But it's Tim Ramsey from the Facebook.

Hey, it's 'The' Tim Ramsey to you

 

[TazD]

Zak leaving isn't the end of the world. In fact, it could open up so many doors.

 

[Rash]

Zak leaving isn't the end of the world. In fact, it could open up so many doors.

shut up

 

[dirty2]

This is more than likely dogshit but * me if it's true...View attachment 1869685

If that was true and don't believe for a min it is... Then butters would of told us to stick the VC up our ass...

 

[davesnothere]

Zak leaving isn't the end of the world. In fact, it could open up so many doors.

Free Agent.

Think pick 15.

 

[TazD]

Free Agent.

Think pick 15.

We can match and force a trade.

 

[simba_]

We can match and force a trade.

what is your end game talking about butters being traded did he bash u in high school

 

[TazD]

what is your end game talking about butters being traded did he bash u in high school

To be clear, my preference is for Zak to be one club player but I don't think the sky will fall if he decides to leave at his free agency.

 

[TeeKray]

If I were advising him I'd tell him to leave when he hits free agency. Stay and you just end up being Boak or Gray - a fine individual career but no team success to show for it and a resulting lower standing in the game than you should have. Not everyone cares as much about that though and loyalty and playing with their mates trumps team success. Who knows where Butters stands with that.

 

[OneGreatClub]

My concern is that this new contract will be Zac’s last with Port, takes him into free agency (restricted) but vic teams will come with big contracts. Not that I doubt our list management teams ability to manage these risks.

Obviously a lot will depend on on-field results, the sugar hit of making finals may not be enough for him - he may want finals success.

Look there’s no,point in this what if. Enjoy his next few years and probably more with us.

 

[OneGreatClub]

Butters names the opposition gun who taught him a trash talking lesson early in his career

The Port Adelaide star is one of the game’s best trash talkers, but who gives it back even better?

www.sen.com.au

 

[davesnothere]

We can match and force a trade.

We can not match 2 million a year if Tasmania put that on the table.

 

[Wargreymon90]

He literally just signed and named vice captain…

 

[malcheski]

Zak will be a RFA at the end of this contract - at worst it ends up a Jeremy Cameron

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Jeremy Cameron

Age

31

Ht

196cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

2.6

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

G

2.0

5star

situation where we pocket multiple first rounders if a trade is forced.

Its smart play by his agent, himself and the club. Leaves room for a monster deal regardless of where and the club will be heartily compensated either through trade or Zak signing on.

 

[Willsy10]

If I were advising him I'd tell him to leave when he hits free agency. Stay and you just end up being Boak or Gray - a fine individual career but no team success to show for it and a resulting lower standing in the game than you should have. Not everyone cares as much about that though and loyalty and playing with their mates trumps team success. Who knows where Butters stands with that.

Or he just might happen to win a flag here and he gets the best of both worlds.

 

[TazD]

We can not match 2 million a year if Tasmania put that on the table.

Jumping at shadows there imo.

 

[VineValerian]

We can not match 2 million a year if Tasmania put that on the table.

Should get a juicy priority free agent pick from the AFL though.

 

[Butters and Pepper]

Should get a juicy priority free agent pick from the AFL though.

End of 2nd round.