What is the Port Adelaide Football Club?
Port Adelaide, known as the Power in the AFL, is a football club from Adelaide's port district with a history dating back to 1870. It won dozens of premierships in the South Australian league before joining the AFL in 1997.
Port Adelaide was one of the most successful clubs in Australian football history in the South Australian National Football League, known as the SANFL. Its team was known as the Magpies and played in black and white.
The club entered the AFL in 1997 as the Port Adelaide Power, after Adelaide had joined in 1991. A separate Port Adelaide Magpies team continues to compete in the SANFL.
The 2004 premiership
Under coach Mark Williams, Port Adelaide won its first AFL premiership in 2004, defeating the Brisbane Lions, who were aiming for a fourth straight flag. Williams famously celebrated by wearing a tie around his neck in a mock noose gesture, mocking critics who said the team choked in finals.
Famous Port Adelaide players include Russell Ebert, Gavin Wanganeen, Warren Tredrea and Travis Boak. Ebert won four Magarey Medals, the SANFL's top individual award.
Port Adelaide plays its home games at Adelaide Oval. The club wears teal, black and white, and its prison bar guernsey, a traditional design, is worn in Showdown matches against Adelaide.
Did You Know?
Alberton Oval is Port Adelaide's traditional home and training base.