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Richmond's $16M Bid for Zak Butters
7 Apr
Summary
- Richmond eyes Zak Butters with potentially record-breaking $16 million contract.
- Butters prioritizes family proximity over solely financial gain in his decision.
- Ned Reeves re-signed with Hawthorn due to rule changes, rejecting Victorian clubs.
Richmond is making a significant $16 million play for free agent Zak Butters, potentially offering him the largest contract in AFL history. The rebuilding Tigers have reportedly banked salary cap space to front-load an offer that could reach approximately $2 million per year over eight seasons.
While the Western Bulldogs and Geelong are considered frontrunners, Butters' desire to be closer to family in Melbourne's west may be a deciding factor. Hawthorn and Collingwood are also believed to be interested in securing his services.
In separate news, ruckman Ned Reeves has committed to Hawthorn until 2029, rejecting significant interest from Carlton and Collingwood. A recent change in ruck rules, favoring 'jumpers' and 'leapers,' has reportedly fueled Reeves' resurgence and commitment to the Hawks.
