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Zak Butters

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Arriving at the club in 2018, Zak Butters has continued to build on an extremely impressive beginning chapter of his AFL career.

Known for his hard-at-the-ball attitude and silky skills, Butters is widely known as one of the best players in the competition. 2024 was another strong year for the young star, averaging 27.1 disposals (14.2 of those kicks) and 4.9 clearances.

Unsurprisingly, Butters earned a second All-Australian blazer to go along with a third-placed Brownlow finish. He also claimed his second AFLPA Most Courageous Player Award, voted by his peers as the most courageous player in the league. He capped off an incredible year with his second John Cahill Medal, after first claiming the honour in 2023.

In a testament to his strong leadership skills, Butters is the club's vice-captain - supporting captain and best mate Connor Rozee in the 2024 season and beyond.

AFL Honours

- All-Australian (2023, 2024)
- AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award (2023)
- AFLPA Most Courageous Player Award (2023, 2024)
- Third place AFLPA MVP Award (2023)
- All-Australian nominee (2020)
- AFLPA 22under22 (2020)

Club Honours

- Vice-captain (2024-present)
- John Cahill Medal (2023, 2024)
- Showdown Medal (2024)
- Gavin Wanganeen Medal (2020)

Zak Butters

Arriving at the club in 2018, Zak Butters has continued to build on an extremely impressive beginning chapter of his AFL career.

Known for his hard-at-the-ball attitude and silky skills, Butters is widely known as one of the best players in the competition. 2024 was another strong year for the young star, averaging 27.1 disposals (14.2 of those kicks) and 4.9 clearances.

Unsurprisingly, Butters earned a second All-Australian blazer to go along with a third-placed Brownlow finish. He also claimed his second AFLPA Most Courageous Player Award, voted by his peers as the most courageous player in the league. He capped off an incredible year with his second John Cahill Medal, after first claiming the honour in 2023.

In a testament to his strong leadership skills, Butters is the club's vice-captain - supporting captain and best mate Connor Rozee in the 2024 season and beyond.

AFL Honours

- All-Australian (2023, 2024)
- AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award (2023)
- AFLPA Most Courageous Player Award (2023, 2024)
- Third place AFLPA MVP Award (2023)
- All-Australian nominee (2020)
- AFLPA 22under22 (2020)

Club Honours

- Vice-captain (2024-present)
- John Cahill Medal (2023, 2024)
- Showdown Medal (2024)
- Gavin Wanganeen Medal (2020)

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Honours

Team and player honours

John Cahill Medal
Years award won:
2023, 2024
All-Australian
Years award won:
2023, 2024
All-Australian nominee
Years award won:
2020
AFLCA Champion Player of the Year
Years award won:
2023
Showdown Medal
Most Courageous Player Award
Years award won:
2023, 2024
Third place AFLPA MVP Award
Years award won:
2023
Gavin Wanganeen Medal
Years award won:
2020
AFLPA 22under22
Years award won:
2020

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    Record-breaking Butters leads Port to crucial win | PTV

    Zak Butters sets a new record for most disposals in a Showdown match as he takes home best-on-ground honours

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  • 00:38

    Bursting Butters breaks the lines for mighty MCG missile | PTV

    Zak Butters charges away and drills a beauty from 50 to lift his side.

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  • 00:36

    Butters leaves Saints in his wake with clearance sizzler | PTV

    Zak Butters turns on the afterburners to slot a brilliant goal out of the middle of the ground

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    Zak Butters is penalised after making contact with the face of Tom Green

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  • 00:42

    Butters brilliance provides instant response | PTV

    Zak Butters kicks one straight out of the centre bounce as the Power hit right back

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  • 00:33

    Butters cuts through pack and snaps truly | PTV

    Zak Butters finds some space in the contest and quickly snaps a great goal.

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  • 00:43

    Brilliant Butters bags stunning opener

    Zak Butters shows poise and skill to kick the opening goal against Collingwood

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    Highlights: Zak signs on for two more | PTV

    Zak Butters has put pen to paper, keeping him at Alberton until at least the end of 2026.

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    Zak Butters press conference 9 October | PTV

    Zak Butters speaks to the media after winning the 2023 John Cahill Medal for Best and Fairest.

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    John Cahill Medal - Zak Butters highlights | PTV

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Latest Player News

  1. All the votes: John Cahill Medal

    A summary of the voting for the 2024 John Cahill Medal.

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  2. Butters takes home second John Cahill Medal

    Midfielder Zak Butters has been named Port Adelaide's best and fairest for the second year running.

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  3. Butters leads Port Adelaide's 2024 Brownlow votes

    Vice-captain Zak Butters recorded 29 votes in Monday's Brownlow Medal count, good enough for a third place finish.

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  4. Butters, Houston become two-time All-Australians

    The Port Adelaide pair have gone back-to-back, each earning a second All-Australian nod.

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The Port Adelaide Football Club acknowledges the land on which we train and play, are based on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of Australia and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living people today.