The Latest Breaking News from Nick Foot

AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties

Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot will officiate in the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane despite being caught up in controversies this season.

AAP · Sep 22

In a debate about migration, the ABC had to present multiple views. But where to draw the line?

Panel guest Conrad Gillard thanks broadcaster for allowing him to normalise ‘the idea of net-negative immigration’. Plus: Today’s ‘content-to-commerce engine’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

Hardwick blasts gambling criticism, deflects to AFL

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed criticism of the club's links with the gambling industry, saying conflicts of interest exist everywhere in the AFL.

AAP · May 14

Butters' bid to clear name comes to a head in appeal

Port Adelaide midfield gun Zak Butters is set to front the AFL appeal board on Monday after being found guilty of verbally abusing an umpire.

AAP · Apr 19

Port demand tribunal reform after Butters 'debacle'

Port Adelaide want a reform of the AFL Tribunal process in the wake of the Zak Butters case which has been labelled a debacle.

AAP · Apr 16

From the Pocket: AFL tribunal verdicts sit as uneasily as any in recent memory

The charges against Lance Collard and Zak Butters became classic ‘he said, she said’ cases but invariably it boiled down to what the AFL said

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

'Dubbed a liar': Port to appeal Butters verdict

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has received backing from the AFLPA as his club confirm they will appeal a tribunal verdict that he abused an umpire.

AAP · Apr 14

Port star 'disappointed' as umpire abuse charge upheld

The AFL tribunal has found Port Adelaide acting captain Zak Butters guilty of directing abusive and insulting language towards AFL umpire Nick Foot.

AAP · Apr 13

Port gun to fight umpire abuse charge at tribunal

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters will fight a charge of umpire abuse after being sent directly to the AFL tribunal following an incident in Gather Round.

AAP · Apr 13

AFL 'comfortable' with umpire's role at betting company

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has no qualms with umpire Nick Foot also working as a horse racing analyst at a major betting company.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025