THE state government will contribute $50,000 towards Port Adelaide’s game day activities for AFL Multicultural Round as a sign of goodwill for recent train issues that prevented hundreds of fans attending the start of the Power’s recent clash with the Bulldogs.
The contribution will allow the Power to present their biggest pre-game experience for 2016, which will include a major cultural dance, dragon boats in the River Torrens, a pre-game citizenship ceremony, a lap of honour with flag bearers, fireworks and LED performers in the Adelaide Oval’s southern plaza.
“This is a fantastic sign of goodwill from the state government towards our fans,” said Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas.
“Instead of letting the recent signalling failures sit as ‘one of those things,’ they’ve come to the table to help us provide a unique and meaningful celebration on the national stage for our Thursday night game against Hawthorn.
“We have a diverse membership base at Port Adelaide and this will give us the chance to acknowledge the many cultures that participate in our game as part of AFL Multicultural Round.
“As well as referencing our relationship with China, our pre-game before playing Hawthorn will give us a chance to bring our members into the pre-game entertainment and celebrate their diversity.”
Port Adelaide plays Hawthorn in AFL Multicultural Round on Thursday 7 July at the Adelaide Oval at 7.20pm.
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