Collingwood CEO breaches AFL etiquette announcing Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters departure
Outgoing Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly drew criticism Thursday after declaring on radio that Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters is "coming back to Victoria," breaching AFL etiquette by announcing a rival's restricted free agent's departure before the club or player. Port Adelaide and other industry figures condemned the remarks as arrogant.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 04:43 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 04:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
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