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Hawthorn forwards Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler set to join Gold Coast
Hawthorn forwards Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler are set to join the Gold Coast Suns.
The move comes after Ben King left the Suns for Hawthorn, leaving Gold Coast to strengthen its forward line.
Schubert has agreed to a five-year deal with the Suns.
Butler is seeking more playing opportunities after six seasons at Hawthorn, where a broken leg in 2024 hampered his progress.
The clubs are likely to receive second-round draft picks in exchange for the young forwards.
The pair could become Gold Coast players as early as Monday, as the trade period enters its final stretch.
Hawthorn forwards Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler are set to join Gold Coast.
Schubert agreed to a five-year deal with the Suns last week.
A visit to the Gold Coast on Friday convinced Butler to make the move.
Gold Coast is strengthening its forward line after Ben King left for Hawthorn.
Butler is seeking more opportunities after struggling to secure a regular place in Hawthorn’s line-up.
- Who
- Hawthorn forwards Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler.
- What
- They are set to join Gold Coast.
- When
- As early as Monday; Butler is expected to join the Suns this week.
- Where
- Gold Coast.
- Why
- Gold Coast is bolstering its forward line after Ben King’s move to Hawthorn. Butler is also seeking more opportunities.
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Schubert agreed to a five-year deal with Gold Coast.
A visit to the Gold Coast convinced Butler to make the move.
Schubert and Butler could become Gold Coast players.
- Players
- Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler
- New club
- Gold Coast
- Schubert’s deal
- Five years
- Butler’s visit
- Friday
- Expected move
- As early as Monday
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