Episode 6

Port Adelaide Power: A bullish, brazen build that put SA rivals further offside

Published on: 6th August, 2024

Already despised by their SANFL rivals, the Port Adelaide Magpies tried and failed to sneakily enter the AFL in 1991 before 'being put back in their box'. Ironically, it was Port Adelaide’s desperation to join the AFL that fast-tracked the formation of the Adelaide Crows, but it also showcased the club's bold and ruthless mentality.

In this sixth episode of AFL Team Builders, inaugural leaders Brian Cunningham (CEO), Greg Boulton (president) and Stephen Paxman (player) go through the highs, lows and controversies as Port Adelaide went about launching a standalone AFL team, built upon the foundations of 150 years of SANFL dominance.

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AFL Team Builders
A journey into the historic foundations on which every expansion club was built.
Ever wondered how footy teams came to life? AFL Team Builders is a journey into the historic foundations on which every non-Victorian club was built.

Featuring inaugural CEOs, presidents, coaches, board members and star players, AFL Team Builders goes behind the scenes with the people tasked with building all the teams that joined the then-VFL as it expanded beyond the confines of Victoria.