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Butter him up: Essendon midfielder says this Port star could help Bombers become a ‘powerhouse’

Essendon aims to rebuild after 2025 with a trade for Butters, potentially freeing draft picks and salary-cap space by letting Zach Merrett leave, sources say.

The Bombers are hopeful of a strong season in 2026, and are likely to have their eye on attempting to land one of the league’s premier midfielders.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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