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The announcement that Port will wear the PB guernsey in Showdowns in 2023 is good news BUT...
From the Club website
Mr Koch said the club had been in ongoing discussions with Collingwood and both clubs have reached an agreement that will see Port Adelaide wear the heritage guernsey in 2023.
We have been here before. We keep getting limited approval without ever getting a permanent deal. From what I read on the Club website we will wear the bars in 2023 but in 2024 we will be forced to re-engage in the process of seeking AFL ( substitute Collingwood) permission.
Good news in the short term but not the news I want to hear.
On the PAFC website David Koch is quoted as follows...
Mr Koch said Port Adelaide would continue talks with Collingwood with a view of wearing the guernsey in every home Showdown moving forward and encouraged members and supporters to head to the MCG for their Round Two match against Collingwood.
“Collingwood President Jeff Browne and chief executive Craig Kelly have been outstanding to deal with during these discussions,” he said.
“There is a genuine sense of goodwill from Collingwood and an understanding that heritage is important to all clubs, not least of all Port Adelaide. We thank them for their collegiate approach.
“We look forward to continuing our positive discussions with Collingwood in regards to wearing our black-and-white Prison Bar guernsey again next year and beyond.
Good luck Mr Koch
From the Club website
Mr Koch said the club had been in ongoing discussions with Collingwood and both clubs have reached an agreement that will see Port Adelaide wear the heritage guernsey in 2023.
We have been here before. We keep getting limited approval without ever getting a permanent deal. From what I read on the Club website we will wear the bars in 2023 but in 2024 we will be forced to re-engage in the process of seeking AFL ( substitute Collingwood) permission.
Good news in the short term but not the news I want to hear.
On the PAFC website David Koch is quoted as follows...
Mr Koch said Port Adelaide would continue talks with Collingwood with a view of wearing the guernsey in every home Showdown moving forward and encouraged members and supporters to head to the MCG for their Round Two match against Collingwood.
“Collingwood President Jeff Browne and chief executive Craig Kelly have been outstanding to deal with during these discussions,” he said.
“There is a genuine sense of goodwill from Collingwood and an understanding that heritage is important to all clubs, not least of all Port Adelaide. We thank them for their collegiate approach.
“We look forward to continuing our positive discussions with Collingwood in regards to wearing our black-and-white Prison Bar guernsey again next year and beyond.
Good luck Mr Koch