July 12, 2026
Zak Butters Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters will undergo surgery on a high-grade syndesmosis injury and miss at least four weeks (via Port Adelaide).
July 11, 2026
Zak Butters Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters was assessed for a right foot/ankle concern in Q3 on Saturday, he did not return.
October 15, 2025
Zak Butters Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters has undergone groin surgery and is expected to have a delayed start to pre-season (via Cal Twomey).
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Impact: With pre-season just around the corner for Port Adelaide Butters will be sidelined recovering from a minor adductor procedure, based on the nature of the surgery there is minimal impact expected throughout the summer. Butters averaged 99.9pts (AF) from 20 games in 2025 scoring 100pts or more in 55.0% of games and 120pts or more in 20.0% of games, he is expected to see strong midfield usage which includes centre bounces in 2026 under new senior coach Josh Carr.
July 26, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters was assessed following a knee to the head in Q3 on Saturday night, he returned to the game.
April 26, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters was assessed following a kick to the head in Q3 on Saturday, he returned to the game.
April 1, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Ken Hinkley says they’re optimistic Zak Butters is nearing a return and will be ready to play if selected this week.
March 4, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (knee) is expected to be available in 5-7 weeks (via Port Adelaide).
February 27, 2025
Zak Butters Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (knee) will miss 6-8 weeks (via Mitch Cleary).
February 25, 2025
Zak Butters Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (knee) is expected to miss the start of the season (via Mitch Cleary).
October 19, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters is expected to be available for the start of pre-season after undergoing a minor AC joint cleanout following the 2024 season (via Port Adelaide).
September 10, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (ribs) is available to play this week (via Port Adelaide).
September 5, 2024
Zak Butters Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (ribs) remains a chance to play next week (via Tom Morris).
September 5, 2024
Zak Butters Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (ribs) was subbed out of the game at HT on Thursday night.
September 2, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (eye infection) is expected to be available this week (via Corey Norris).
June 22, 2024
Zak Butters update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters was assessed for a right arm/shoulder concern in Q3 on Saturday. He returned to the game.
June 18, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters will be available for Round 15 (via AFL Tribunal).
June 18, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Port Adelaide will appeal the one-match suspension for Zak Butters (via Tom Morris).
June 17, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters has received a one-match suspension from the MRO.
March 9, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Ken Hinkley confirms that Zak Butters (ankle) is set to play in Round 1 (via Aaron Bryans).
March 1, 2024
Zak Butters injury update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters was assessed for an ankle concern in Q1 on Friday night. He did not return.
December 4, 2023
Zak Butters contract update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters has signed a two-year contract extension per Port Adelaide. He is now contracted until the end of 2026.
July 25, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Connor Rozee says Zak Butters was concerned after injuring a hip/adductor in Round 18 with scans showing a little strain. Rozee added that Butters was able to pretty much play at 100% on the weekend (Round 19) after a light week of training (via SEN).
July 21, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Ken Hinkley confirms a sprained hip for Zak Butters. Hinkley added that they’re optimistic Butters will be at his best this week.
July 18, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (hip) has been cleared of serious injury and is expected to play in Round 19 per Port Adelaide.
July 18, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (groin) underwent a scan on Tuesday and says he’s confident that he’ll play in Round 19 (via Jase Kemp).
July 15, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Ken Hinkley says Zak Butters was a little bit sore in the groin which resulted in him being managed out of the game in Q4 on Saturday.
July 15, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters was managed out of the game late with no injury concern on Saturday per Port Adelaide.
June 15, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters recorded 23 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles and 1 goal in Round 14 against Geelong.
Fantasy Impact: It was a slow week for Zak Butters after averaging 121.3pts from his previous 6 games. His centre bounce numbers and usage through the midfield was solid but he recorded an equal season-low 2 marks in what seemed to be a fast ball movement game. Butters did land awkwardly on his knee in a contest and after a minute or two spent recovering he completed the game unimpeded.
Butters scored 77 pts (AF) from 80 % time on ground.
May 7, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Zak Butters (leg cork) says he’ll be available for Round 9 (via Aaron Bryans).
