Port Adelaide is set to challenge the $1500 fine handed to free agent Zak Butters after he was found guilty "using abusive and insulting language towards an umpire" during Sunday's game against St Kilda".
Butters was "incredibly disappointed" with the outcome, and was grateful for the club's support, which may extend to an appeal.
"The club is deeply disappointed in the Tribunal's verdict and rejects any suggestion that questions Zak's integrity," Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson said.
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"Zak is a man of outstanding character and we are acutely aware of the toll these proceedings take, not only for him but for his family and those closest to him."
'INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTED' 😶
A short statement from Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters after receiving a $1,500 fine for allegedly asking umpire Nick Foot “how much are they paying you?”#AFL360 pic.twitter.com/vsSNkHGzus
— Fox Footy (@FOXFOOTY) April 14, 2026
The Tribunal's reasoning for a guilty verdict will be provided on Wednesday, further stretching this case out.
