The impact of Zak Butters' homecoming | The Eminently Sensible Phil Davis (23.09.26)
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Why did Zach Butler choose to return to the Western Bulldogs?
Zach Butters chose the Dogs. What did you think when you saw that?
Well, it felt like it was always going to be the way, like a while ago. And then the sort of, you know, Richmond came in hot with a big number. That sort of fizzled out quite quickly.
How did Richmond’s early interest affect Butler’s decision and why did it fade?
And then Geelong got better and better and better to a point where I think I was of the belief that it seemed likely that he would go to Geelong. However, you know, the pull of... the dogs, I think the doggies up their offer as well, which obviously would have been a factor, but the way he speaks about, I, you know, a lot of plays sort of love the, a lot of love the club growing up, but this feels like one of the first times someone's actually chosen to go and play at their childhood team that
I can
remember. And he, he's love of the dogs and, you know, Western Victoria and Western Melbourne is pretty awesome too. And that's been really nice to, to see in here.
What role did Geelong’s rise play in Butler’s potential move and why was the Bulldogs’ offer decisive?
He's going to be a remarkable, they're, they're, If Sam Darcy can get up and going, Gerard, they really feel like a top four, top two team next year if they can stay on the park as well as maybe get a Jordan Butts from the Crows as well.
Yes, he's a tectonic plate shifter, isn't he, for the comp?
Oh, he's – I just – it's funny. There are lots of really great midfielders, Gerard, and I love them all.
Which midfielders does Phil Davis highlight as key to the Bulldogs’ future success?
Like, they're all different for their own purpose, whether it be, you know, Nick Dacos to Will Ashcroft, you know, all the way through to Hayden Young, like I said, and Caleb Sorong and Brayshaw. There's a lot of great players. But there's something about Zach Butters that, like, personally, I just love watching him play. There's not many that you just pay to watch, and he's definitely in that bucket. He's just agile.
Why does Phil Davis consider Zach Butler a must‑watch player and a game‑changing midfielder?
He's dynamic. He's aggressive. He made Richards and Marcus Bontempele be hard to beat for the best midfield.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why did Zach Butler choose to return to the Western Bulldogs?
0:00–0:15
2
How did Richmond’s early interest affect Butler’s decision and why did it fade?
0:15–0:53
3
What role did Geelong’s rise play in Butler’s potential move and why was the Bulldogs’ offer decisive?
0:53–1:19
4
Which midfielders does Phil Davis highlight as key to the Bulldogs’ future success?
1:19–1:41
5
Why does Phil Davis consider Zach Butler a must‑watch player and a game‑changing midfielder?
1:41–1:48
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