Port player Zak Butters leaves the field after sustaining an ankle injury during Port’s match against St Kilda. Reports from multiple outlets say Butters goes down clutching his ankle following an awkward landing late in the third quarter. The incident occurs as play continues, with Butters needing attention immediately after the landing.
All sources describe the same sequence: Butters is involved in a contest or movement, lands awkwardly, and then shows visible discomfort by holding his ankle. The reports do not provide additional details on the severity of the injury, any diagnosis, or an estimated return time.
The accounts are consistent that the injury happens in the late stages of the third term, and they focus on his immediate reaction and removal from active play. Further information on assessments by medical staff and any impact on upcoming games is not included in the provided summaries.
