Zak Butters is the most sought-after name in the AFL, with his future beyond 2026 yet to be determined as he weighs up a massive free agency call.
Butters has emerged as one of the best players in the competition, earning the last three John Cahill Medals, whilst also claiming two All-Australian blazers and the 2023 AFLCA Champion Player of the Year.
The Power have made abundantly clear they will do everything in their power (excuse the pun) to keep the star on-baller amid fielding heavy interest from a host of Victorian clubs.
We look at seven potential landing spots for the 25-year-old.
6Melbourne
The Demons have entered the conversation, and when you think about it, they should have a crack.
Melbourne has alleviated a heap of salary cap pressure by offloading Christian Petracca's mega deal, while Steven May is off the books after 2026.
With money to spend, two first-round picks this year (thanks to Gold Coast), and a new, fun game-style, there's a strong pitch by football's oldest club.
There's "good oil" that the Demons will make their presence felt in the trade period, and, may have the tools to unlock a trade.
If, and it's a big if, South Australian-born players like Kade Chandler and Tom Sparrow want to return home, they could be used in a deal.
The pair are unrestricted free agents and are out of contract, so it does complicate negotiations. But, it's certainly one to watch.
