PORT Adelaide will close its summer campaign with a match simulation at Alberton Oval on Friday night, with all gate takings going towards the state bushfire appeal.
Presented by OAK, the Bushfire Appeal will see Power and Magpies players go through their paces in a match simulation as players look to put their hand up for a spot in official AFL and SANFL trial games that get underway next week.
It will be the first chance members get to see several players in the flesh, including off-season trade recruit Paddy Ryder.
After running a coaching clinic for bushfire-affected communities in Kersbrook, Port Adelaide decided to donate all gate takings – in the form of gold coin donations - from the night to the state's bushfire appeal.
An autograph signing session with the Power's players will be held later in the evening, and the club will have a brand new 2015 Season Guide and Autograph Book available from its membership marquee, the Port Store and near the gates, and is a great companion to the season for both parents and kids.
Gates open at Alberton Oval at 4:30pm with the match simulation at 5:30pm.
2015 Bushfire Appeal brought to you by OAK
Friday 27 February
Alberton Oval, Brougham Place, Alberton
Gates: 4:30pm
Match simulation: 5:30pm
Autograph session: 8pm approx.
2015 Season Guide and Autograph Book available from Port Store and near selected gates
Donation on entry, Gate proceeds go to the state bushfire appeal
What's happening on Friday night?
Match simulation
Players will compete in match practice, featuring a mix of Power and Magpies players. The coaches will umpire and direct the game and on occasions will give feedback to players. The coaches have decided they will occasionally kick-in after goals to practice set-ups defensively and offensively.
Director of coaching Shaun Hart said the session would be used as a chance for players to compete for spots in the NAB Challenge and Round 1.
"It's a good opportunity for us to put players in match-play situations and test our structures and methods in offence and defence," Hart said.
Port Store
Pick up the full range of 2015 Member merchandise, 2015 Season Guide and Autograph Book, new season Power polos, jackets, ladies range and present your 2015 Membership Card to receive a 10% discount at the only place where all profits stay with the club.
Alberton Brick Road
Follow the Alberton Brick Road around the ground to collect some fantastic giveaways and club merchandise. Plus, you'll get a FREE OAK milk and player autograph when you complete the Alberton Brick Road with your check list.
Kids Zone
Come into the indoor kicking area for kids activities including tackling, handball targets and kicking drills. We'll also have have face painters and hair spray, along with Thunda and the Magpie roaming around.
Food and drinks
There'll be hot dogs, hot chips, BBQ, pizzas and drinks available for puchase and free zooper doopers to keep you cool
Autograph session
Hang around after the match simulation to get an autograph from your favourite player!
Partners
EnergyAustralia: Get your photo taken with the 2004 premiership cup. Watch out for roaming camera where you can superimpose your face into the leadership group, get cards of Boaky and Paddy or take a photo with an Instagram frame. Tag #poweringportadelaide for your chance to win a 2015 team-signed guernsey.
UPark: Purchase your 11-game Power car park pass for a reserved space in Topham Mall or Wyatt Street for just $90
EasyFuel: Enter for your chance to win free petrol for the year. Apply for an EasyFuel card for your chance to join EasyFuel and Hamish Hartlett at a BBQ lunch on Friday.
Foodbank: Get free fresh fruit and donate to our Official Charity Partner to end hunger in South Australia.
OAK: Our event partner will be handing out sample products, including their tradtional flavours and new Choc-Chill milk!
Beyond Bank: Have a go at Beyond Bank's handball marquee for your chance to win a Power merchandise pack
Australian Outdoor Living: Drop in and say hello to the AOL team and have a chant about anything and everything outdoors
Renault: Check out the Renault display in front of the Williams Stand
Nova: Get your photo taken with Nova boy
Leaukaemia Foundation: Visit the Leaukaemia Foundation marquee to get your hair sprayed teal
Rivergum Homes: Visit the Rivergum marquee to get a sneak peak of the Milena, a brand new design that is opening soon just around the corner in St Clair. Whether you’re in the market for a new home, thinking of knocking down and rebuilding or just after some design inspiration, come see us for some tips and we will let you know how easy the building process actually is
TEAM LIST
1 Travis Boak
2 Kane Mitchell
3 Jake Neade
4 Patrick Ryder
5 Matthew Broadbent
6 Angus Monfries
7 Brad Ebert
8 Hamish Hartlett
9 Robbie Gray
11John Butcher
13 Cam O'Shea
14 Paul Stewart
15 Karl Amon
16 Ollie Wines
17 Tom Clurey
18 Kane Cornes
19 Matt White
21 Jared Polec
22 Mason Shaw
23 Matthew Lobbe
24 Jarman Impey
26 Andrew Moore
27 Alipate Carlile
28 Jay Schulz
29 Jasper Pittard
31 Mitch Harvey
32 Dougal Howard
33 Darcy Byrne-Jones
34 Jarrad Redden
36 Jack Hombsch
39 Justin Westhoff
40 Aaron Young
41 Brendon Ah Chee
42 Tom Jonas
43 Johann Wagner
44 Tom Logan
46 Sam Gray
47 Sam Russell
48 Nathan Krakouer
Magpies players
43 Steven Summerton
25 Louis Sharrad
30 Ben Sawford
19 Tom Gray
29 Luke Reynolds
14 Sam Gordon
46 Zac Hawkins
20 Sean Davidson
8 Ciaran Hollingworth-Hughes
42 Brad Coulson
41 Jack Cooper
21 Tom Corcoran
24 Jack Haarsma
38 Jonathon Ross
26 Sidney Masters
9 Sam Roads
