Power star Butters CLEARED after ‘error of law’

Butters umpire abuse charge thrown out

Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has had his umpire abuse charge thrown out by the AFL appeals board after it was ruled a panel member's decision to listen to the original tribunal hearing from his car was a "miscarriage of justice".

Zak Butters sensationally cleared after error of law at tribunal

The Power successfully argued that the actions of one tribunal member was a ‘miscarriage of justice’.

Power star Butters CLEARED after ‘error of law’

Port Adelaide’s acting captain Zak Butters has had his fine scrapped, with the Power launching a successful appeal. Get the details here.

AFL apologises after Butters charge thrown out

The AFL has issued an apology after a tribunal panel member’s decision to disconnect from Zak Butters’s umpire abuse hearing then continue listening while driving led to the charge being thrown out. Port Adelaide have welcomed the AFL appeals board’s findings but maintain the tribunal process needs to be reviewed. On Monday night,  Butters had his challenge to the finding upheld after the AFL appeals board ruled the tribunal had committed an “er…

AFL apologises as Butters case is dismissed due to juror misconduct

Zak Butters faced the AFL Appeal Board on Monday evening

Port Adelaide star learns fate for umpire abuse

The result of the Power's appeal has been handed down.