Port Adelaide’s newly appointed coach Chris Carr says the club is prepared to “match any offer” for star free agent Connor Butters, describing a firm negotiating stance ahead of upcoming contract decisions. Carr discusses his working relationship with Butters and indicates he expects the club’s offer to remain competitive if other teams pursue the player.
Carr also addresses his longer-term recruiting ambitions, saying he hopes Port Adelaide can eventually attract Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera back to South Australia. The comments frame Wanganeen-Milera as a target for the club’s broader list planning rather than an immediate or guaranteed outcome.
In addition, Carr outlines changes connected to the AFL draft bidding process, including how clubs will navigate the updated system when securing players through the draft. Across reporting from multiple outlets, Carr’s remarks link the club’s negotiating position on Butters with planning considerations around draft mechanics and future list management, with no single claim presented as definitive beyond his intention to remain flexible in matching offers.
