Sean J

@davisjarrafooty Great post

This is purely a speculative question on my part, but humour me for one second. There’s clearly been, in my opinion, a miscommunication/misconstruing of what Zak said to the umpire. It seems as if Zak said one thing, and the umpire heard a different thing, which happens. My question is, and it’s related to the umpires employment at a gambling company, is there a chance that even subconsciously the umpire has a larger sensitivity to potential questioning of his integrity as an umpire given his role at a gambling company. That is not me in any way questioning his integrity, but he would be aware that the optics aren’t great, it probably doesn’t pass the pub test, and therefore, would he be more sensitive to those potential questions from players, which has led to him misinterpreting what Zak has said more so than another umpire would be? #AFL

@PAFC As previously stated, happy to contribute financially

Port Adelaide will appeal the AFL Tribunal's decision to find Zak Butters guilty of using abusive and insulting language towards an umpire. The club believes strongly in Butters' account of events and will formally contest the verdict. portadelaidefc.com.au/news/1996798

@tommorris32 Foot doesn't have a character to assassinate

The AFL Umpires Association has thrown its support behind Nick Foot, who re-shared the post on his Instagram story with the tag line: ‘Happy community umpiring week.’ Fresh allegation: “Nick Foot was subject to multiple pointed criticisms of his character when he did not engage with Zak Butters at the conclusion of the game.” 👇 @1116sen @AFLNation

@PAFC Reach out @PAFC, I will pay the $10k myself. Happy to put the money up.

Zak Butters has had his charge upheld by the AFL Tribunal. Port Adelaide stands unequivocally with Butters and will await the formal Tribunal findings Wednesday morning before considering grounds for an appeal. portadelaidefc.com.au/news/1996478/

@superfooty They have until 1730 tomorrow due to the @AFL incompetence

Despite being “pretty certain” they will, Port Adelaide is yet to officially appeal the Zak Butters verdict — because the club is yet to receive the tribunal’s justification. DETAILS 👉 bit.ly/4cLlGve

@GordosThugs_SC @jacobpafc Disgusting. They should have ended the call and walked out

@SeanAJohnson @jacobpafc And lost connection during the hearing

Who gives a fuck if it’s only a $1500 fine, if I’m port I’m appealing it on the principle that the AFL are a seriously corrupt organisation who sanction players based on NOTHING. When is this league going to be held accountable for the crap it dishes out?

@1116sen @kanecornes how do you have a serious tribunal when one of them was on a video call while driving his car and you have reported telling of the $1500 fine before the hearing has even started.

Despite vehemently denying the allegations, Zak Butters has been found guilty of abusive language towards an umpire at Tribunal. Do you agree with Kane Cornes? 🤔 #AFL

@FOXFOOTY But he didn't make any comment questioning Foots integrity.

'CUTS TO THE BONE' 🦴 Umpiring great Ray Chamberlain has spoken to #AFL360 on how damaging comments questioning their integrity can be, following the Tribunal’s findings in Zak Butters’ alleged umpire abuse hearing. RAZOR'S TAKE ➡️ bit.ly/4cfiyq0

@RalphyHeraldSun One of the tribunal members is driving around in his car? How the hell can this be taken seriously

Port Adelaide will consider the findings when they lob tomorrow morning then strongly consider an appeal on the grounds no tribunal could reasonably have come to this verdict. Butters is angry and if they did appeal he would be removed from the process so he could concentrate on the Hawthorn game. The club could defend his honour in the background. We will break it down coming up on Midweek Tackle on @FOXFOOTY

@pafc appeal this. I am a 50 year member. I will give you the $10k to appeal. Reach out. I am happy to get involved

@PaulZauch Tribunal members on their phones in the car. Engaging in illegal driving? Amateur hour

To not accept Zak Butters' version of events requires you to also dismiss the integrity of Ollie Wines, a highly respected Brownlow Medalist. Ask yourself. Are you prepared to do that? #weareportadelaide

@stellacats14 @FOXFOOTY Foot is the lier

@FOXFOOTY What’s Butters punishment for lying then?

GUILTY The AFL Tribunal backs the umpire over Zak Butters in his alleged sledge case. WHAT THEY SAID >> bit.ly/4mvpaFE

@FOXFOOTY This is absolutely ridiculous

@genalds89 @PaulZauch No need to point out what you are

@PaulZauch Hahahahaha such a little bitch

What an absurd sanction when in fact you are talking about the integrity of 3 men here. What a total circus. I will be so disappointed if my club delivers anything other than a full throated & unmovable defence of both Zak and (let's not forget) Ollie here. #weareportadelaide

@jjfbbennett @kanecornes How so?

@kanecornes Butters is definitely an elite player, BUT he is a piss weak captain.

Captain of a club not allowed to calmly talk to an umpire post-game. 6.01

@AflGlicko @_TheCreed My apologies

@_TheCreed @SeanAJohnson Or they've fisted us, because that's hotter

If this match is drawn, or St Kilda lose by a point, they have serious ground for appeal after that rushed behind was allowed.

@AflGlicko Yes it is oh great moral wizard

@SeanAJohnson Always great to be using that word over a footy match

@jacobpafc @Frank_Pip Will be with us in 28

How’s the grass taste Nas???? #AFLPowerSaints

@RalphyHeraldSun Umpires disgusting tonight