Butters requests trade to Victoria; Port will match any offer to force a deal

Port Adelaide vice-captain and dual All-Australian Zak Butters, 25, confirmed on Monday he has requested a trade back to Victoria, calling it "the worst-kept secret in football." Butters is a restricted free agent — Port can match any rival bid, forcing a trade rather than losing him for draft compensation alone. CEO Matthew Richardson says the club will match. Four Victorian clubs are circling.