PORT Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has failed in his attempt to clear his name at the Tribunal after he was found to have verbally abused an umpire on Sunday night against St Kilda.

Butters was referred directly to the Tribunal after being charged with 'Abusive and Insulting Language Towards an Umpire'.

>> RECAP THE HEARING IN FULL VIA OUR LIVE BLOG BELOW

Umpire Nick Foot alleged the Power stand-in skipper said "how much are they paying you?", a claim that Butters vehemently denied.

After one hour and 45 minutes of evidence and submissions on Tuesday evening, the Tribunal deliberated and upheld the charge and handed down a fine of $1500.

The Power are yet to confirm if they will consider an appeal.