THE FIRST STAGE of the redevelopment of the Port Club at Alberton is underway with the creation of a club museum, which will be unveiled next year.
Featuring an expanded museum and display areas combined with a new retail experience, stage one of the redevelopment will create a new destination for supporters of Port Adelaide and South Australian football in general to take in the history of the club.
To start the process, a wall featuring iconic images which celebrate the club’s 36 SANFL and one AFL premiership as well as images of each of the players and teams which make up the club’s Hall of Fame has been erected on the ground level in the Port Club.
The images and information on the wall provide a glimpse of the club’s 150th Anniversary year publication, the Port Adelaide Football Club Archives Collection, which is available to purchase online and will be available in November.
The limited edition piece gives never before seen access to the moments in time that made Port Adelaide Australia's most decorated football club and includes rare photographs, profiles of star players from the club’s 150-year history, and unseen lift out memorabilia including replica player medals, premiership cards, Fos Williams’ coaching notes and so much more.
In the coming months renovations will commence at the Port Club, with phase one to focus on the creation of the club museum, which is many years in the making.
Currently on display alongside the Premiership and Hall of Fame Wall is an example of the vast collection of memorabilia and historical items that will feature in the club museum.
The 1930s exhibition features a number of items including an original lace-up guernsey worn by Jack Dermody who captained the club to the 1936 and 1937 Premierships and was twice best and fairest.
The exhibition gives just a taste of what will be on display when the museum is open, complete with interactive LED displays and replicas of each of the club’s premiership cups.
Stage two of the redevelopment will take people upstairs to a new sports bar which will capitalise on one of the best views in Adelaide out over the city, the Adelaide Hills and of course Alberton Oval
“The redevelopment of the Port Adelaide Footballers Club is an exciting project for everyone involved with the club,” said Executive General Manager, Matthew Richardson.
“It will be a fantastic fresh destination that our members and supporters can really be proud of, where they can immerse themselves in the rich history and heritage of the club and South Australian football.
“It will be a key port of call for all Port Adelaide supporters and followers of football in South Australia in general.”
The Port Club is currently open from 8.30am, however the bistro is closed due to renovation preparations.
The Sports Bar / Lounge area is operating with barista made coffee and beverages available as well as Balfours products available to purchase.
The Port Store is also open Monday – Friday from 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 3pm.
The Port Adelaide Football Club appreciates the patience and understanding of all members, supporters and patrons during the redevelopment.
