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The Advertiser
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Butters brilliant in Port's comeback win over Eagles
More midfield mastery from Zak Butters has inspired fast-finishing Port Adelaide to a comeback 26-point win over a plucky West Coast. The Power trailed by 33 points in the opening quarter before rallying to a 12.15 (87) to 9.6 (61) victory at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Butters, whose 38 disposals featured 14 in the first term, was brilliant as Port booted the last five goals of the game to triumph. The Power, who lost captain Connor Rozee to a hand injury, kicked the opening goal of the match but didn't hit the front again until early in the final term. West Coast produced their highest-scoring quarter under first-year coach Andrew McQualter, booting 6.3 to 2.2 in the opening term. The Eagles flourished with a 17-8 inside-50 dominance on a day when it was announced their midfielder Jack Graham had been suspended by the AFL for four matches for a homophobic slur against an opponent. West Coast's 25-point lead at quarter-time prompted stern words from Power coach Ken Hinkley to his players. But the Eagles, after a superb Liam Baker goal when the ex-Tiger had two disposals in the chain and then converted with a third, were still four goals up midway through the second stanza. The tide then turned, with Port scoring two quick majors to creep within eight points. But late set-shot misses from Port pair Mitch Georgiades and Jack Lukosius ensured the visitors led by 11 points at halftime, 7.5 to 5.6. Both teams kicked two majors in a tight third term - Port kicked 2.6 and scores were level until a late Jobe Shanahan strike gave the Eagles a six-point edge at three-quarter time. But Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones put his side in front five minutes into the final term - the first of five successive goals for his club. Power forward Georgiades kicked 3.5, Jason Horne-Francis booted three majors from 27 disposals, and Joe Richards and Byrne-Jones kicked two goals each. Port's standout Butters received solid midfield support from Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines (25 touches), and Kane Farrell (20) was creative at half-back. West Coast young gun Harley Reid gathered a team-high 26 disposals, Clay Hall (21 touches) and Jack Williams (two goals) impressed, while veterans Liam Duggan (21 possessions) and Baker (18) were prominent. More midfield mastery from Zak Butters has inspired fast-finishing Port Adelaide to a comeback 26-point win over a plucky West Coast. The Power trailed by 33 points in the opening quarter before rallying to a 12.15 (87) to 9.6 (61) victory at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Butters, whose 38 disposals featured 14 in the first term, was brilliant as Port booted the last five goals of the game to triumph. The Power, who lost captain Connor Rozee to a hand injury, kicked the opening goal of the match but didn't hit the front again until early in the final term. West Coast produced their highest-scoring quarter under first-year coach Andrew McQualter, booting 6.3 to 2.2 in the opening term. The Eagles flourished with a 17-8 inside-50 dominance on a day when it was announced their midfielder Jack Graham had been suspended by the AFL for four matches for a homophobic slur against an opponent. West Coast's 25-point lead at quarter-time prompted stern words from Power coach Ken Hinkley to his players. But the Eagles, after a superb Liam Baker goal when the ex-Tiger had two disposals in the chain and then converted with a third, were still four goals up midway through the second stanza. The tide then turned, with Port scoring two quick majors to creep within eight points. But late set-shot misses from Port pair Mitch Georgiades and Jack Lukosius ensured the visitors led by 11 points at halftime, 7.5 to 5.6. Both teams kicked two majors in a tight third term - Port kicked 2.6 and scores were level until a late Jobe Shanahan strike gave the Eagles a six-point edge at three-quarter time. But Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones put his side in front five minutes into the final term - the first of five successive goals for his club. Power forward Georgiades kicked 3.5, Jason Horne-Francis booted three majors from 27 disposals, and Joe Richards and Byrne-Jones kicked two goals each. Port's standout Butters received solid midfield support from Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines (25 touches), and Kane Farrell (20) was creative at half-back. West Coast young gun Harley Reid gathered a team-high 26 disposals, Clay Hall (21 touches) and Jack Williams (two goals) impressed, while veterans Liam Duggan (21 possessions) and Baker (18) were prominent. More midfield mastery from Zak Butters has inspired fast-finishing Port Adelaide to a comeback 26-point win over a plucky West Coast. The Power trailed by 33 points in the opening quarter before rallying to a 12.15 (87) to 9.6 (61) victory at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Butters, whose 38 disposals featured 14 in the first term, was brilliant as Port booted the last five goals of the game to triumph. The Power, who lost captain Connor Rozee to a hand injury, kicked the opening goal of the match but didn't hit the front again until early in the final term. West Coast produced their highest-scoring quarter under first-year coach Andrew McQualter, booting 6.3 to 2.2 in the opening term. The Eagles flourished with a 17-8 inside-50 dominance on a day when it was announced their midfielder Jack Graham had been suspended by the AFL for four matches for a homophobic slur against an opponent. West Coast's 25-point lead at quarter-time prompted stern words from Power coach Ken Hinkley to his players. But the Eagles, after a superb Liam Baker goal when the ex-Tiger had two disposals in the chain and then converted with a third, were still four goals up midway through the second stanza. The tide then turned, with Port scoring two quick majors to creep within eight points. But late set-shot misses from Port pair Mitch Georgiades and Jack Lukosius ensured the visitors led by 11 points at halftime, 7.5 to 5.6. Both teams kicked two majors in a tight third term - Port kicked 2.6 and scores were level until a late Jobe Shanahan strike gave the Eagles a six-point edge at three-quarter time. But Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones put his side in front five minutes into the final term - the first of five successive goals for his club. Power forward Georgiades kicked 3.5, Jason Horne-Francis booted three majors from 27 disposals, and Joe Richards and Byrne-Jones kicked two goals each. Port's standout Butters received solid midfield support from Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines (25 touches), and Kane Farrell (20) was creative at half-back. West Coast young gun Harley Reid gathered a team-high 26 disposals, Clay Hall (21 touches) and Jack Williams (two goals) impressed, while veterans Liam Duggan (21 possessions) and Baker (18) were prominent.
Perth Now
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Butters brilliant in Port's comeback win over Eagles
More midfield mastery from Zak Butters has inspired fast-finishing Port Adelaide to a comeback 26-point win over a plucky West Coast. The Power trailed by 33 points in the opening quarter before rallying to a 12.15 (87) to 9.6 (61) victory at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Butters, whose 38 disposals featured 14 in the first term, was brilliant as Port booted the last five goals of the game to triumph. The Power, who lost captain Connor Rozee to a hand injury, kicked the opening goal of the match but didn't hit the front again until early in the final term. West Coast produced their highest-scoring quarter under first-year coach Andrew McQualter, booting 6.3 to 2.2 in the opening term. The Eagles flourished with a 17-8 inside-50 dominance on a day when it was announced their midfielder Jack Graham had been suspended by the AFL for four matches for a homophobic slur against an opponent. West Coast's 25-point lead at quarter-time prompted stern words from Power coach Ken Hinkley to his players. But the Eagles, after a superb Liam Baker goal when the ex-Tiger had two disposals in the chain and then converted with a third, were still four goals up midway through the second stanza. The tide then turned, with Port scoring two quick majors to creep within eight points. But late set-shot misses from Port pair Mitch Georgiades and Jack Lukosius ensured the visitors led by 11 points at halftime, 7.5 to 5.6. Both teams kicked two majors in a tight third term - Port kicked 2.6 and scores were level until a late Jobe Shanahan strike gave the Eagles a six-point edge at three-quarter time. But Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones put his side in front five minutes into the final term - the first of five successive goals for his club. Power forward Georgiades kicked 3.5, Jason Horne-Francis booted three majors from 27 disposals, and Joe Richards and Byrne-Jones kicked two goals each. Port's standout Butters received solid midfield support from Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines (25 touches), and Kane Farrell (20) was creative at half-back. West Coast young gun Harley Reid gathered a team-high 26 disposals, Clay Hall (21 touches) and Jack Williams (two goals) impressed, while veterans Liam Duggan (21 possessions) and Baker (18) were prominent.
CNBC
11-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
These companies reporting next week have a history of beating earnings expectations
A handful of companies with earnings slated for next week tend to exceed Wall Street's estimates and get a bump in their share prices. Asset management heavyweight BlackRock is among these names. Earnings season for the second quarter could portray a period of slow growth. Analysts have lowered their earnings per share estimates for the quarterly period and have continued to lower them for 2025 as market concerns about tariffs and inflation remain, according to FactSet senior earnings analyst John Butters. Moreover, Butters found the estimated year-over-year earnings growth rate for the S & P 500 is 5% for the second quarter. If that ends up being the growth rate for the quarter, it would be the lowest earnings growth reported by the index since the fourth quarter of 2023, his July 3 analysis reflected. Still, some companies reporting next week could deliver positive surprises. We used earnings data from Bespoke Investment Group to find names that have a track record of beating analysts' estimates and subsequently posting stock gains. The companies below have beaten earnings per share estimates at least 70% of the time and average a gain of 1% or more after posting results. BlackRock beats earnings estimates 81% of the time and rises roughly 1% on average after its results come out. Shares are up 7% year to date. Regional financial stocks Citizens Financial and Ally Financial also exceed earnings estimates roughly 80% of the time. Their stocks average advances of 1.3% and 1.1%, respectively, on the back of their quarterly releases. Financials have been strong this year as investors hold faith that President Donald Trump's administration will ease deal-making regulations and bring back greater domestic manufacturing — both of which could give greater business to investment banks. The Invesco KBW Bank ETF is up 12% in 2025, significantly outperforming the broader market. The financials sector has rallied more than 164% since the presidential election and has jumped about 9% year to date, meanwhile. One stock with a notably high beat is tools manufacturer Snap-On at 89%. Shares of Snap-On are in the red for the year due to economic uncertainty adding pressure to consumer spending power and sales.
The Advertiser
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Port gun snubs Victorian suitors, wants star to follow
Port Adelaide utility Miles Bergman will pressure teammate Zak Butters to follow him in signing a fresh contract with the Power. Bergman has resisted lucrative offers from a batch of Victorian clubs to ink a two-year contract extension with Port. And Bergman hopes his fellow Melbourne-born teammate Butters will do likewise. "We'll push him now, it's time to put pressure on him for sure," Bergman told reporters on Wednesday. "You see in the past so many Victorians that have decided to stay, it shows how strong our club is ... and how good we are at keeping interstate boys. "Hopefully me signing on shows dedication and can do the same for other boys." Butters doesnt fall off-contract until the end of the 2026 season but is already fielding long-term offers from Port and numerous Victorian clubs. The Power vice-captain said last week he won't make any decision until after the current season. Port coach Ken Hinkley remains bullish that Butters will join Bergman, and young Victorian Josh Sinn who this week signed on at Port, in remaining at Alberton. "What we have always done in my time ... is we look after our players really well," Hinkley told reporters. "And more often than not most, nearly all, have stayed with us. "Josh Sinn is another one ... another Melbourne boy who has stayed and signed. "It's just a reflection of the footy club - when you have a good environment and a good culture, decisions take care of themselves." The 23-year-old Bergman acknowledged the attraction of returning to his Victorian-based family among interest from Geelong, St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs among others. "I wouldn't say I ever felt like I was out the door," he said. "But there was definitely the lure of going home with family. "They're just really excited, they're happy with whatever makes me happy." Bergman is now tied to the Power until the end of the 2027 season when he qualifies for free agency status. Bergman's stocks have risen this season with a move into the midfield from his customary defensive role. The 98-gamer has been deployed to play on a series of star on-ball opponents with great success. Bergman, who was pick 14 at the 2019 national draft, had been due to fall off-contract at the end of the season. Port Adelaide utility Miles Bergman will pressure teammate Zak Butters to follow him in signing a fresh contract with the Power. Bergman has resisted lucrative offers from a batch of Victorian clubs to ink a two-year contract extension with Port. And Bergman hopes his fellow Melbourne-born teammate Butters will do likewise. "We'll push him now, it's time to put pressure on him for sure," Bergman told reporters on Wednesday. "You see in the past so many Victorians that have decided to stay, it shows how strong our club is ... and how good we are at keeping interstate boys. "Hopefully me signing on shows dedication and can do the same for other boys." Butters doesnt fall off-contract until the end of the 2026 season but is already fielding long-term offers from Port and numerous Victorian clubs. The Power vice-captain said last week he won't make any decision until after the current season. Port coach Ken Hinkley remains bullish that Butters will join Bergman, and young Victorian Josh Sinn who this week signed on at Port, in remaining at Alberton. "What we have always done in my time ... is we look after our players really well," Hinkley told reporters. "And more often than not most, nearly all, have stayed with us. "Josh Sinn is another one ... another Melbourne boy who has stayed and signed. "It's just a reflection of the footy club - when you have a good environment and a good culture, decisions take care of themselves." The 23-year-old Bergman acknowledged the attraction of returning to his Victorian-based family among interest from Geelong, St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs among others. "I wouldn't say I ever felt like I was out the door," he said. "But there was definitely the lure of going home with family. "They're just really excited, they're happy with whatever makes me happy." Bergman is now tied to the Power until the end of the 2027 season when he qualifies for free agency status. Bergman's stocks have risen this season with a move into the midfield from his customary defensive role. The 98-gamer has been deployed to play on a series of star on-ball opponents with great success. Bergman, who was pick 14 at the 2019 national draft, had been due to fall off-contract at the end of the season. Port Adelaide utility Miles Bergman will pressure teammate Zak Butters to follow him in signing a fresh contract with the Power. Bergman has resisted lucrative offers from a batch of Victorian clubs to ink a two-year contract extension with Port. And Bergman hopes his fellow Melbourne-born teammate Butters will do likewise. "We'll push him now, it's time to put pressure on him for sure," Bergman told reporters on Wednesday. "You see in the past so many Victorians that have decided to stay, it shows how strong our club is ... and how good we are at keeping interstate boys. "Hopefully me signing on shows dedication and can do the same for other boys." Butters doesnt fall off-contract until the end of the 2026 season but is already fielding long-term offers from Port and numerous Victorian clubs. The Power vice-captain said last week he won't make any decision until after the current season. Port coach Ken Hinkley remains bullish that Butters will join Bergman, and young Victorian Josh Sinn who this week signed on at Port, in remaining at Alberton. "What we have always done in my time ... is we look after our players really well," Hinkley told reporters. "And more often than not most, nearly all, have stayed with us. "Josh Sinn is another one ... another Melbourne boy who has stayed and signed. "It's just a reflection of the footy club - when you have a good environment and a good culture, decisions take care of themselves." The 23-year-old Bergman acknowledged the attraction of returning to his Victorian-based family among interest from Geelong, St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs among others. "I wouldn't say I ever felt like I was out the door," he said. "But there was definitely the lure of going home with family. "They're just really excited, they're happy with whatever makes me happy." Bergman is now tied to the Power until the end of the 2027 season when he qualifies for free agency status. Bergman's stocks have risen this season with a move into the midfield from his customary defensive role. The 98-gamer has been deployed to play on a series of star on-ball opponents with great success. Bergman, who was pick 14 at the 2019 national draft, had been due to fall off-contract at the end of the season.
The Advertiser
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Port ace to put footy over family in long-term decision
Port Adelaide's dual All Australian Zak Butters will put footy over family when deciding his long-term AFL future at season's end. Butters is under contract at Port until the end of the 2026 season but the Power and their rivals have already tabled multi-million dollar offers. The Victorian-born dynamo, who has won the Power's past two club champion awards, will weigh his options at the end of the season. "I will go back and have a good think about it in the off-season," Butters told reporters on Wednesday. "When I probably get to sit down and actually think about things a bit more and you're not in the hustle and bustle of footy and trying to win and trying to compete and trying to get better, you can sit back and think about it. "And probably chat to a few people about it as well, but no particular timeline." Butters said the pull of his family in Melbourne wouldn't outweigh football factors. "There's a number of things - family, friends ... but the number one thing for me is footy," the 24-year-old said. "I am here to play footy, I am here to do that and footy is the top priority. "Family is good, friends are good. But footy makes me most happy so that is always my top priority. "Mum and dad pretty much just always say do what makes you happy ... they're not too fussed." Butters is averaging a career-high 27.73 disposals a game this year as pundits try and predict his future. "There is a lot of noise about it ... it is what it is," he said. "To be honest, I haven't really thought about it too much lately. I think other people probably think about it more than I probably do. "But right at the moment, the season is very much alive for us. "I know we have to get a lot of things right and do a lot of good things but while it's alive, it's alive - and that excites me. "I don't think I am going to rush ... it's a big decision but I am committed and I am in (at Port)." Butters said his values "align really well" with Port, who are in 12th spot ahead of coaching handover at season's end from Ken Hinkley to Josh Carr. "I have been lucky enough to be at this club for a while now and be part of some pretty successful teams," Butters said. "We probably haven't got the pinnacle which I live and die by, I want to get there as quick as I can and be in that spot. "But I have also been lucky to be in a very good team for a long time so I won't forget that either." Port Adelaide's dual All Australian Zak Butters will put footy over family when deciding his long-term AFL future at season's end. Butters is under contract at Port until the end of the 2026 season but the Power and their rivals have already tabled multi-million dollar offers. The Victorian-born dynamo, who has won the Power's past two club champion awards, will weigh his options at the end of the season. "I will go back and have a good think about it in the off-season," Butters told reporters on Wednesday. "When I probably get to sit down and actually think about things a bit more and you're not in the hustle and bustle of footy and trying to win and trying to compete and trying to get better, you can sit back and think about it. "And probably chat to a few people about it as well, but no particular timeline." Butters said the pull of his family in Melbourne wouldn't outweigh football factors. "There's a number of things - family, friends ... but the number one thing for me is footy," the 24-year-old said. "I am here to play footy, I am here to do that and footy is the top priority. "Family is good, friends are good. But footy makes me most happy so that is always my top priority. "Mum and dad pretty much just always say do what makes you happy ... they're not too fussed." Butters is averaging a career-high 27.73 disposals a game this year as pundits try and predict his future. "There is a lot of noise about it ... it is what it is," he said. "To be honest, I haven't really thought about it too much lately. I think other people probably think about it more than I probably do. "But right at the moment, the season is very much alive for us. "I know we have to get a lot of things right and do a lot of good things but while it's alive, it's alive - and that excites me. "I don't think I am going to rush ... it's a big decision but I am committed and I am in (at Port)." Butters said his values "align really well" with Port, who are in 12th spot ahead of coaching handover at season's end from Ken Hinkley to Josh Carr. "I have been lucky enough to be at this club for a while now and be part of some pretty successful teams," Butters said. "We probably haven't got the pinnacle which I live and die by, I want to get there as quick as I can and be in that spot. "But I have also been lucky to be in a very good team for a long time so I won't forget that either." Port Adelaide's dual All Australian Zak Butters will put footy over family when deciding his long-term AFL future at season's end. Butters is under contract at Port until the end of the 2026 season but the Power and their rivals have already tabled multi-million dollar offers. The Victorian-born dynamo, who has won the Power's past two club champion awards, will weigh his options at the end of the season. "I will go back and have a good think about it in the off-season," Butters told reporters on Wednesday. "When I probably get to sit down and actually think about things a bit more and you're not in the hustle and bustle of footy and trying to win and trying to compete and trying to get better, you can sit back and think about it. "And probably chat to a few people about it as well, but no particular timeline." Butters said the pull of his family in Melbourne wouldn't outweigh football factors. "There's a number of things - family, friends ... but the number one thing for me is footy," the 24-year-old said. "I am here to play footy, I am here to do that and footy is the top priority. "Family is good, friends are good. But footy makes me most happy so that is always my top priority. "Mum and dad pretty much just always say do what makes you happy ... they're not too fussed." Butters is averaging a career-high 27.73 disposals a game this year as pundits try and predict his future. "There is a lot of noise about it ... it is what it is," he said. "To be honest, I haven't really thought about it too much lately. I think other people probably think about it more than I probably do. "But right at the moment, the season is very much alive for us. "I know we have to get a lot of things right and do a lot of good things but while it's alive, it's alive - and that excites me. "I don't think I am going to rush ... it's a big decision but I am committed and I am in (at Port)." Butters said his values "align really well" with Port, who are in 12th spot ahead of coaching handover at season's end from Ken Hinkley to Josh Carr. "I have been lucky enough to be at this club for a while now and be part of some pretty successful teams," Butters said. "We probably haven't got the pinnacle which I live and die by, I want to get there as quick as I can and be in that spot. "But I have also been lucky to be in a very good team for a long time so I won't forget that either."
