Gold Coast sign Butler and Schubert from Hawthorn in trade

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 03:54 · Archive

Gold Coast have signed Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert from Hawthorn in an AFL trade.

Gold Coast have signed Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert from Hawthorn. Hawthorn received Gold Coast's first and second-round picks for 2028 and the Suns' second-round pick for 2027 in return, plus Gold Coast took on Hawthorn's 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 third-round selection. The 2027 third-round pick originally belonged to Gold Coast, having been traded away when Christian Petracca joined the Suns last year.

Butler, selected at pick No.23 in the 2021 national draft, played 33 games across five seasons at Hawthorn but made only one appearance after round nine this year. Schubert, pick No.23 in the 2025 national draft, played only one senior game for Hawthorn in his debut season. Suns list manager Kall Burns said the club was 'excited about what both players will add to our squad'.

The trade period ends on Wednesday, with further deals expected. North Melbourne are working on a separate move to sign Sydney defender Nick Blakey, who wants to leave the Swans. Blakey has five years remaining on his Sydney contract but is seeking a move after being part of the Pullman Five, who were suspended for the tail-end of the 2026 season.

How it is being reported

• Suns snare Hawks duo, Roos still working on Blakey dealHawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast, while North Melbourne are still working on a deal to snare disgruntled Swan Nick Blakey.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 03:27
• Suns snare Hawks duo, Roos still working on Blakey dealHawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast, while North Melbourne are still working on a deal to snare disgruntled Swan Nick Blakey.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 03:27

In this story: Gold Coast Suns · Hawthorn Hawks · Sam Butler · Aidan Schubert · Nick Blakey · North Melbourne · Sydney Swans · Christian Petracca

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