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PORT ADELAIDE welcomes Zak Butters to the club, selecting him at pick #12 in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. 

The midfielder from the Western Jets likes to run with the ball and take the game on, and he's crafty when stationed closer to goal.

BIO

POS: Midfielder
Ht 181cm, Wt 70kg, DOB 8/9/00
From Western Jets/Vic Metro

What afl.com.au’s Cal Twomey says about Butters…

“Most things Butters touches turns into a good piece of play for his side. He's smaller and slight, but he runs with the ball well, hits his targets, makes the play and creates. He will start more as a small forward option and potentially progress onto a wing in time. Butters has recovered from his mid-season shoulder surgery and last week completed a 2km time trial under the watchful eyes of recruiters.

Butters' TAC Cup numbers stack up nicely – he averaged 20 disposals (half contested) in 12 games for the Jets, plus nearly four tackles and four clearances a game. But his statistics only show some of his impact on contests, with his skill level high and his ability to be damaging by foot.

Butters plays a little like Richmond's Shane Edwards – not the big, hustling and bustling midfielder, but one who makes the most of his touches and brings others into the game.

The youngster will excite with how clearly he thinks through situations: he's cool under pressure and with a deft kick or quick handball can start a play. You like him having the ball."

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