One photo of Zak I like ... Maybe it's the Guernsey LOL
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Toast Zak Butters - Stepping out of the shadows
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One photo of Zak I like ... Maybe it's the Guernsey LOL
Have to say I’m genuinely surprised that he is 1.81 metres. That’s a little taller than Leigh Matthews who was around 5 10 in the old scale - just needs to put some more muscle on that frame and he could be one very dangerous and damaging customer
I like him
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Good thread. Butters is coming along nicely and thank you Gray for pushing his case for selection.
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Looks like a young Angus Monfries in the pic.
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Mark of the week: Round 5
Great mark by Zak on the run.
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Such a smart courageous player. Has his trademark move where he goes on a bit of a run has enough composure to slow down pretty much stop and perform a very neat kick.
Thing is i dont think ive seen him get run down doing this and the kick hits the target 100%of the time
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Thing is i dont think ive seen him get run down doing this and the kick hits the target 100%of the time
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Yeah as stated he's nearly 6 foot in the old measure. Stood next to him at a function and was plesantly surprised by his height. Not undersized at all, even in this era if giant midfielders.
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Pulls more faces than Jerry Lewis or Jim Carey.
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Robbie didn't start playing as a genuine midfielder until 2014, which was his 8th year. But he did have a lot of injuries early in his career which delayed his progress. I'm happy for Zak to continue to develop as a forward/wing for a couple more years before we think about slotting him in with the big boys.
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Bit of Robbie Gray mkII in this kid.
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He showed a fair bit in little patches last season but yeah the gloss was taken off him by Rozee and Duursma and rightly so.
Butters has come along in leaps and bounds this season. I love his relentless courage and energy no matter the game circumstance. I love that he is cheeky and has a funny personality but loves to niggle and get into opponents.
He's a gem and could absolutely be anything in the next few years. HUGE upside
When you think of our 2018 draft you just shake your head in amazement. These 3 kids could all be superstars of the competition and are all totally different players
Butters has come along in leaps and bounds this season. I love his relentless courage and energy no matter the game circumstance. I love that he is cheeky and has a funny personality but loves to niggle and get into opponents.
He's a gem and could absolutely be anything in the next few years. HUGE upside
When you think of our 2018 draft you just shake your head in amazement. These 3 kids could all be superstars of the competition and are all totally different players
Yeah, we've a good nucleus with these 3, Hayes in Ruck, Marshall and MG up forward. Our (not so) tall defenders the obvious gaping hole that needs addressing as top priority for our next flag tilt.
One thing that has surprised me this year has been zak’s marking ability in one on one contests. Seems to be very strong over head and doesnt get knocked off the contest even with his lack of size at this young stage in his career.
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You are right. His contested marking is much better than i'd expect from someone as light framed as he is.
He is very strong in the contest and he's proving its no fluke as he is doing it every week
Coach's votes this week:
Brisbane v Port Adelaide
9 Lachie Neale (BL)
5 Jarryd Lyons (BL)
4 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
4 Harris Andrews (BL)
3 Daniel Rich (BL)
3 Zak Butters (PORT)
2 Daniel McStay (BL)
Brisbane v Port Adelaide
9 Lachie Neale (BL)
5 Jarryd Lyons (BL)
4 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
4 Harris Andrews (BL)
3 Daniel Rich (BL)
3 Zak Butters (PORT)
2 Daniel McStay (BL)
He reminds me of Daniel Kerr.
The fast feet and strapped shoulders help with that but also he’s got the same hardness and skill set. Similar sized frame too.
The fast feet and strapped shoulders help with that but also he’s got the same hardness and skill set. Similar sized frame too.
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I'm happy for Zak to continue to play as a peripheral midfielder, keep him out of the square and ball up setups, but outside of that have him run with the middle players, working over the ground.
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Yeah Butters is courageous and all but i prefer a tough and brave four disposal fogarty
