Erin Phillips tours the The Precinct at Alberton, spotting images that depict some of the most special memories for her and her family. Image: Matt Sampson.

Most people flick through family photo albums, but Erin Phillips stood before a vast wall of childhood memories to turn back the clock.

After a homecoming like no other at the ground where she grew up, Phillips toured The Precinct at Alberton where some of Port Adelaide – and her family’s – most treasured moments are captured in a 13-metre-wide collage.

Hours before, Phillips made history of her own by announcing she would join Port Adelaide as the club’s inaugural AFLW player.

Flanked by her five-year-old son Blake, the league’s most decorated champion walked the length of the wall finding family members and memories amongst the faces of all-time greats.  

"It’s really special," she said pointing to an image of her father Greg Phillips leading Port Adelaide on a victory lap around the old Football Park after snaring the 1992 SANFL Premiership against Glenelg.

"Obviously seeing the team photos is really cool. I was there that day in ’92.

"There are so many good memories here. We used to walk to games as we didn’t live too far away from West Lakes."

Erin and son Blake point out Greg Phillips holding up the premiership cup. Image: Matt Sampson.

The feature wall, which uses photographs to tell the stories of the club’s eras of on-field success, is the latest bespoke detail unveiled at The Precinct at Alberton ahead of its official opening in early June.

"We will need our own wall soon,’’ Phillips said, hinting at the history about to unfold when Port Adelaide makes its AFLW debut.

Earlier at Alberton, Phillips said it was a dream come true to follow in her father’s footsteps and play for Port Adelaide.

"It is something I have wanted my whole life,’’ she said underneath the Fos Williams Family Stand where she used to do boxing training.

"What an honour it is to be back at Alberton. There are so many memories here as a little kid jumping the fence at every opportunity that I could to get on the oval to kick the footy or stick my head in Jack Cahill's huddle to hear his fired-up speech which got me fired up."

The feature wall spans 13-metres, depicting some of Port Adelaide's greatest moments. Image: Matt Sampson.

Taking design cues from its iconic surrounds, The Precinct at Alberton is a homage to Port Adelaide 152-year tradition – and its unique connection to the state’s maritime history.

The venue was designed around a giant staircase that takes visitors from the downstairs Port Store and interactive museum – designed to emulate a locker-room –  to the upper-level bar, kitchen, and event spaces.

A glass keg room, wine closet, meat-smoker, central fire, giant television screens, and huge trophy cabinet are among other features.

*Bookings for The Precinct at Alberton are now being taken. For all private event enquiries please email functions@pafc.com.au