You’d have to be pretty pissed off if he were to leave for Richmond (doubtful) when the constant chat from Butters is about wanting to play finals / premiership and that would be his deciding factor.
Everyone is replaceable for the right price. You move on. We will move on to bigger and better.
Number 9 is sacred at Port because Robbie Gray and then him picking Butters and handing it over to him.
If I were Butters, and I went to Dogs, I wouldn’t wear 9. My opinion anyway
He’s a ‘nice to have’ type player. Beautiful kick and good hands.
Play to his strengths and give him some confidence. No use trying to make him or force him to be something he will never be, because you’ll just continue to be disappointed.
Maybe Rozee (and the club) were/are hopeful that he returns for a particular game (showdown). However, I rather the timeline push out if it means he won’t be ready.
Tendons take time
Plus we know the history of players returning too soon from injury.
There’s no point rushing to a desired...