Letter from the CEO,

It’s been a difficult weekend … and may I apologise up front for not being able to speak openly to you earlier. We have been dealing with some complex issues.

Firstly, a loss to a young - albeit highly motivated - GWS team.

This was followed by the tough decision not to extend our senior coach’s contract beyond 2012.

Then came our president’s decision to stand down at the end of the year from the role he has held since 2009.

Whilst I’m sure these decisions will be debated long and hard, and are never pleasant, one thing we should be absolutely sure about is that each one was made with one thing in mind - to ensure the Port Adelaide Football Club continues on its journey back towards sustained on and off-field success.

This is all Brett and Matty have ever wanted for the club they love.

We thank you for your ongoing support.

Keith Thomas
Chief Executive Officer