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Zak Butters celebrates a goal at the weekend.

AFLVideoCommentsPower 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.

Anna Harrington

Zak Butters was put on report by Nick Foot for abusive language.

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No room for common sense in sport’s combative new world

What we’ve seen this week at the AFL Tribunal isn’t really about what was said on the field. It’s about how we handle conflict in sport now — and, more broadly, how we seem to struggle with it in society. 

Mitchell Johnson

After a week of off-field controversy, Port are keen to see Zak Butters in action against Hawthorn. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCommentsIn-game reports should be scrapped: Port coach

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says in-game reports should be scrapped, while backing Zak Butters to perform when emerging from a week of off-field controversy.

Steve Larkin

Ross Lyon has hit out at the AFL tribunal.

AFLVideo'It's a firestorm': Saints coach on tribunal furore

St Kilda's coach Ross Lyon says there's a "firestorm" in the AFL around the tribunal process as other coaches also weigh in on the controversies.

Steve Larkin, Murray Wenzel and Shayne Hope

Zak Butters has been reported for ‘abusive language’.

AFL TRIBUNALVideoAFL tribunal reveals crucial reasons behind Zak Butters’ guilty verdict

Ollies Wines has inadvertently played a key role in convincing the panel of his teammate’s guilt.

Harrison Reid

Zak Butters was found guilty of umpire abuse.

BUTTERS FALLOUTVideoPort Adelaide ‘furious’ as Zak Butters fallout takes fresh twist

‘There’s no way Nick Foot can umpire a Port Adelaide game again while Butters is still at the club.’

Ben Sutton

Power star Zak Butters.

AFLCommentsPower star fails to beat umpire charge at tribunal

Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has been fined $1500 after the charge of abusive and insulting language toward umpire Nick Foot was upheld.

Chris Robinson

Zak Butters was put on report by Nick Foot for abusive language.

AFLVideoCommentsAFL reveals what Butters said in alleged umpire sledge

Zak Butters has been ordered to face the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday after the league revealed the wording of his alleged insult toward umpire Nick Foot.

Chris Robinson

Mitch Georgiades’ manager has weighed in on his future.

AFLCommentsManager weighs in on Georgiades’ future amid war of words

As a war of words between Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr and former assistant Chad Cornes over the future of Mitch Georgiades continues, the WA product’s manager has weighed in.

Josh Kempton

Josh Carr took a dim view of his former assistant's comments.

AFLVideoCommentsCarr hits back at Cornes over star’s future, Eagles links

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr has fired back at former assistant coach and teammate Chad Cornes over his comments linking Mitch Georgiades to a move home to join West Coast.

James Palumbo

Mitch Zadow (left) will make his AFL debut.

AFLPremiumAnother Shark earns AFL dream after Zadow call-up

Mitch Zadow will become the latest East Fremantle forward to realise an AFL dream with Port Adelaide set to unveil the former Shark against Richmond.

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast recruit Deven Robertson has been handed a ban for a dangerous tackle on Port Adelaide’s Zak Butters.

AFLVideoCommentsDev-astating! Eagles recruit cops ban for Butters tackle

West Coast’s midfield stocks have taken another hit, with recruit Deven Robertson slapped with a suspension for a dangerous tackle on Port Adelaide star Zak Butters. Get the details here.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast had to overcome a number of challenges to topple Port Adelaide.

AFLCommentsMini praises Eagles’ resilience after another stirring win

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has praised the resilience of his young group but says they have work to do on their first quarters after another slow start.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast have held off Port Adelaide to claim their second win in a row.

AFLCommentsEagles end Adelaide hoodoo with thrilling win over Power

West Coast have overcome an historically early start, a horror first-quarter and an injury to a premiership hero to hold on for an inspired upset victory over Port Adelaide in a two-point thriller. 

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast wingman Hamish Davis says it’s now the young players’ team to take forward.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
‘We're not satisfied’: Young Eagle’s pledge to build on win

West Coast’s brigade of talented youngsters feel like this is their Eagles team now — and they’re not satisfied with just one taste of victory, according to wingman Hamish Davis.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast great Guy McKenna says the Eagles are capable of stopping Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters.

AFLCommentsPremiumMcKenna: ‘How Eagles can put Butters on toast’

He may be about to become the AFL’s next $2 million man but West Coast great Guy McKenna says the Eagles are capable of stopping Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Eagles leave Perth Airport for Adelaide. Bo Allen, Tylar Young, Jacob Newton.

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Sore Eagles star limps onto plane ahead of Port clash

As West Coast boarded their flight to Adelaide on Friday, an Eagles star looked worse for wear as he limped his way on.

Mitchell Woodcock

Will Brodie will play his first game since 2023.

AFLCommentsFormer Docker finally ends AFL exile

For the first time since 2023, Will Brodie will be back in the AFL with the former Docker set for his Port Adelaide debut against West Coast on Sunday.

Jake Santa Maria

Harry Schoenberg is odds on for a West Coast debut.

AFLVideoCommentsFormer Crow to make Eagles Adelaide debut

Former Adelaide midfielder Harry Schoenberg will make his West Coast debut at his former Adelaide Oval home against Port Adelaide on Sunday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast’s Harley Reid is wrapped up by Port Adelaide’s Jason Horne-Francis.

AFLCommentsPremiumHornet v Harley? Power coach says yes please

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says he hopes to see No.1 draftees Jason Horne Francis and Harley Reid lock horns when they take on West Coast at Adelaide Oval on Sunday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

Port Adelaide’s Mitch Georgiades marks in front of West Coast backman Reuben Ginbey last year.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Georgiades reveals plan to beat ‘competitive beast’ Ginbey

Movement over muscle. That’s the mantra for Port Adelaide spearhead Mitch Georgiades as he plots to get the upper hand over “competitive beast” Reuben Ginbey in what shapes as a pivotal match-up on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitch Georgiades of the Power kicks the ball during the 2026 AFL AAMI Community Series.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Dismal Eagles put to the sword by Port

West Coast will hope to settle on their best 23 and give their fans some hope heading into the 2026 AFL season as they host Port Adelaide in the final pre-season match. Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

Bo Allan won't feature for West Coast on Sunday.

AFLCommentsKey young duo absent for Eagles’ final pre-season hit-out

The Eagles will be missing a pair of first-round draftees for their final pre-season clash on Sunday. See the line-up here!

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitch Zadow (left) has joined Port Adelaide.

AFLPremiumFormer Shark signs on with Port after impressive pre-season

Former East Fremantle forward Mitch Zadow has officially joined Port Adelaide after an impressive pre-season training stint.

Josh Kempton