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When was Port Adelaide established, and how did they join the AFL?

Port Adelaide Football Club was established on May 12, 1870, making it one of Australia's oldest football clubs. The club joined the AFL in 1997 as the second South Australian team, following the Adelaide Crows, who entered in 1991. Port Adelaide's entry into the national competition was unique as they were the only pre-existing non-Victorian club to transition directly from state league competition. Their AFL debut came after decades of unprecedented success in the SANFL, where they had established themselves as the competition's most successful club with 36 premierships.

The transition wasn't without controversy. Port Adelaide approached the AFL directly rather than working through collective SANFL negotiations, creating lasting tensions with other South Australian clubs. This independent approach reflected the club's ambitious nature and contributed to their reputation as a determined, self-reliant organisation within the AFL landscape.

Why are they called the "Power" and what happened to the Magpies' nickname?

When Port Adelaide entered the AFL in 1997, they adopted the "Power" nickname and introduced teal and silver to their traditional black and white colours. This rebranding was necessary to differentiate them from Collingwood, which already competed in the AFL as the Magpies wearing black and white stripes.

The Power logo features a silver fist clutching a lightning bolt, symbolising strength and energy while incorporating stylised elements of their famous "Prison Bars" design. However, the club maintains its dual identity as its SANFL reserves team continues to compete as the Port Adelaide Magpies, wearing the traditional black and white prison bars guernsey.

How many AFL premierships has Port Adelaide won?

Port Adelaide has won one AFL premiership, achieved in 2004 under coach Mark Williams. This victory came just seven years after joining the competition, when they defeated the Brisbane Lions in a memorable Grand Final. The triumph featured standout performances from players like Gavin Wanganeen, Warren Tredrea, and Chad Cornes, while Byron Pickett earned the Norm Smith Medal as best on ground.

This single AFL flag, while modest compared to their 36 SANFL premierships, represents a significant achievement given the increased competition level in the national league.

What is the significance of the Port Power Prison Bars guernsey?

The Prison Bars guernsey, with its distinctive black and white stripes, was first adopted by Port Adelaide in 1902. This iconic design symbolises the wharves of Port Adelaide and represents the club's industrial, working-class origins. The pattern also subtly incorporates elements of the white-backed Magpie (Piping Shrike), which appears on South Australia's state badge.

Today, the Prison Bars guernsey is worn by the Port Adelaide Magpies in the SANFL and is reserved for special AFL occasions, particularly home Showdown matches against Adelaide. The guernsey serves as a powerful symbol connecting the club's AFL identity to its unparalleled SANFL heritage. Its limited use in AFL matches, due to similarity with Collingwood's colours, makes it a focal point of pride and historical memory for supporters.

Who are Port Adelaide's biggest AFL rivals?

Port Adelaide's primary AFL rivalry is the Showdown against the Adelaide Crows, contested twice yearly in intense intra-city battles. This rivalry carries extra significance due to Port Adelaide being the second South Australian club to enter the AFL, with historical tensions stemming from their independent approach to joining the national competition.

The club also developed a significant rivalry with the Brisbane Lions during the 2000s, highlighted by intense on-field battles and personal duels between players like Josh Carr and Michael Voss. This rivalry reached its peak in the 2004 Grand Final when Port Adelaide defeated Brisbane to claim their sole AFL premiership.

While their SANFL rivalry with Norwood dates back to 1878 and represents one of Australian football's oldest feuds, the AFL Showdown has become the focal point for contemporary Port Adelaide supporters.

Which Port Adelaide players have won major AFL awards?

Port Adelaide has produced several individual award winners during their AFL era. Ollie Wines became the club's first Brownlow Medallist in 2021, polling a remarkable 36 votes and setting a record by polling votes in 16 games. Byron Pickett won the Norm Smith Medal in 2004 for his outstanding Grand Final performance.

Other notable individual achievements include Travis Boak, who holds the record for most Brownlow votes by a Port Adelaide player with 164 career votes, and multiple players earning All-Australian selection, including Warren Tredrea (four-time All-Australian) and Robbie Gray.

Gavin Wanganeen, a Port Adelaide product, won the 1993 Brownlow Medal while playing for Essendon before returning to help Port Adelaide win their 2004 premiership, highlighting the club's history of developing elite talent.

What is the meaning behind "Never Tear Us Apart"?

"Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS became Port Adelaide's unofficial anthem in March 2014. The tradition was inspired by a 2012 visit to Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium, where club officials witnessed the powerful pre-match ritual of "You'll Never Walk Alone."

The song was specifically chosen because its lyrics resonated with Port Adelaide's history of being "forced to cut ties with its traditional SANFL base" when joining the AFL.

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