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Gold Coast Suns acquire Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert from Hawthorn
The Gold Coast Suns have acquired Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert from the Hawthorn Hawks as part of the AFL trade period. The move is intended to bolster the Suns' forward line following the departure of Ben King to Hawthorn.
In exchange for the two players, Hawthorn will receive Gold Coast's 2028 first and second-round picks, the Suns' 2027 second-round pick, the Hawks' 2028 first-round pick, and a 2027 third-round selection.
Sam Butler, a former No. 23 pick in the 2021 national draft, played 33 games over five seasons with Hawthorn. Aidan Schubert, the No. 23 pick in the 2025 national draft, played one senior game during his debut season with the Hawks.
Entities
Aidan Schubert · Ben King · Gold Coast Suns · Hawthorn Football Club · Sam Butler
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The trade follows the loss of Ben King from Gold Coast to Hawthorn. www.smh.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hawthorn received a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 third-round selection from Gold Coast. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hawthorn received Gold Coast's 2028 first and second-round picks and the Suns' 2027 second-round pick in the trade. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sam Butler played 33 games across five seasons at Hawthorn. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aidan Schubert was the No. 23 pick in the 2025 national draft. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gold Coast has acquired Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert from Hawthorn. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · www.smh.com.au