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Port Adelaide Football Club
ClubnamePort Adelaide Football Club
Founded1870
LeagueAustralian Football League (1997–present); South Australian National Football League (1877–1996)
GroundAdelaide Oval
Capacity53,500
PresidentDavid Koch
CoachKen Hinkley
CaptainConnor Rozee
PremiershipsAFL (1): 2004; SANFL (36): 1884, 1890, 1897, 1903, 1906, 1910, 1913, 1914, 1921, 1928, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999
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Port Adelaide Football Club is a professional Australian rules football team based in Port Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1870, it is the oldest professional football club in South Australia and the fifth-oldest club in the Australian Football League. The club competed in the South Australian National Football League from 1877 until 1996, before joining the national Australian Football League competition in 1997, where it won its sole premiership in 2004.

History

The club was formed at a meeting at the Port Adelaide Institute and played its first match against a team from Young Australian in 1870. It became a founding member of the South Australian Football Association in 1877, which later became the South Australian National Football League. Under the leadership of legendary coach Fos Williams and later his son John Cahill, the club established a dynasty in the SANFL, winning a record 36 premierships. After a prolonged and often contentious campaign for national league entry, the club was admitted to the Australian Football League in 1997, with its inaugural AFL match played against Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The pinnacle of its AFL era came with victory in the 2004 AFL Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions, coached by Mark Williams.

Club identity

The club's official colours are black, white and teal, with its traditional home guernsey featuring a black body with a white 'prison bar' design, a motif that has been central to its identity and a subject of ongoing debate with Collingwood Football Club. Its nickname, the "Power", was adopted upon entry to the AFL, while its original and deeply cherished moniker, the "Magpies", remains associated with its SANFL team. The club's motto is "We Are Port Adelaide", and its fight song is "Power (We're Never Gonna Stop)".

Home grounds

The club's original home was the Alberton Oval, located in the heart of the Port Adelaide district, which remains its administrative and training base and the home of its SANFL side. Since 2014, its primary AFL home games have been played at Adelaide Oval, following a major redevelopment of the historic ground. The club also played AFL matches at Football Park in West Lakes from 1997 until 2013.

Rivalries

Its primary and most intense rivalry is with the Adelaide Football Club, known as the Showdown, which is contested whenever the two Adelaide-based AFL clubs meet. The rivalry with Collingwood Football Club is historically significant, stemming from similar guernsey designs and early AFL contests, including the 2002 and 2003 preliminary finals. A strong interstate rivalry exists with the Sydney Swans, forged through several epic finals encounters, most notably the 2005 AFL Grand Final and the 2022 and 2023 preliminary finals.

Players

The current AFL playing squad is led by captain Connor Rozee and coached by Ken Hinkley. Historically, the club has been home to many champions of the game, including Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees such as Russell Ebert, John Cahill, Bob Quinn, and Geof Motley. Modern era greats include Warren Tredrea, the club's games record holder and Coleman Medal winner, Robbie Gray, a four-time best and fairest winner, and Travis Boak, a three-time best and fairest and former captain. The number 1 guernsey is famously worn in honour of John McCarthy.

Honours

In the AFL, the club has won one premiership (2004) and has been runner-up twice (2007, 2023). It has won the McClelland Trophy as the minor premier in 2002, 2003, and 2004. In the SANFL, it holds the record for most premierships with 36. Individual honours for its players include the Brownlow Medal, won by Gavin Wanganeen in 1993, the Coleman Medal won by Warren Tredrea in 2004, and numerous All-Australian selections and club champion awards.

Club culture

The club is deeply embedded in the industrial and maritime community of Port Adelaide, fostering a culture of resilience, loyalty, and a strong "us against them" mentality. Key traditions include the annual Fos Williams Memorial Trophy for the best player in Showdowns and the pre-game ritual of players gathering at the Port Adelaide Lighthouse. The club's passionate supporter base, known for their vocal presence at Adelaide Oval, is represented by groups like the Power Cheer Squad. Its community programs are extensive, operating through the Power Community Ltd. Category:Port Adelaide Football Club Category:Australian Football League clubs Category:Sport in Adelaide Category:1870 establishments in Australia