Club Statement: Port Adelaide to appeal Butters Tribunal decision

Port Adelaide will formally contest the guilty verdict handed down to Zak Butters by the AFL Tribunal.

By portadelaidefc.com.au

Port Adelaide Football Club will appeal the AFL Tribunal's decision to find Zak Butters guilty of using abusive and insulting language towards an umpire during Sunday's match against St Kilda.

The Tribunal last night upheld the charge, resulting in a $1,500 fine. The Club believes strongly in Butters' account of events and will formally contest the verdict.

The AFL will confirm the date and time of the appeal hearing in due course.

Club Statement: Port Adelaide to appeal Butters Tribunal decision

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Club Statement: Port Adelaide to appeal Butters Tribunal decision