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TAKE BACK PAFC
- Dec 26, 2013
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As Port Adelaide supporters, we care about the state of our club and wish to enjoy the successes of the club we love. Accountability is something that was once imperative to Port Adelaide’s success over the years, however in recent times this has not been the case.
Make no mistake, this current situation isn’t one that ends with a simple change of the coach. The issues at Port Adelaide run far deeper. At present, only 2 of the 10 places on our Board of Directors are elected by paying club members. This can lead to a board that lacks accountability and can sit unopposed for long periods of time without the need to make the big calls that are required of a successful club. It also begs the question, are the people electing the other positions on the board truly acting with the club’s best interest at heart?
This is the core reason why I had this idea late last year, and why I've started this thread rather than posting in the Sack Hinkley thread. Ken Hinkley is far from being the sole issue at Port Adelaide right now. In some ways he is merely a symptom of the deeper issues at hand here, and if left untreated we could see many more fans have their passion for the club destroyed beyond repair than we have so far.
Caroline Wilson says Warren Tredrea is “pandering to the rabble”. This is our chance to band together and prove to the football world that we are not a rabble. We are some of the most passionate fans this sport has to offer, and fans who want to see their club be a powerhouse in the competition, because that’s what’s historically been in the club’s DNA.
As such, it is with a great deal of pride that I unveil the logo for Take Back Port Adelaide:
So what is Take Back Port Adelaide? Put simply, this is a brand that fans who truly care about the club and are eager for change can get behind and show that we aren’t simply “white noise”. By starting a grassroots movement, we can begin to look more like an organised group and let the AFL world know that we aren’t a vocal minority, we are some of Port Adelaide's most passionate members and fans who all share the same sentiment.
After being routinely disrespected by figures within the club and in the footy media world for voicing our displeasure, it’s time to spin the narrative back in our favour and show that we haven’t done what we have with malicious intent, we just want to take back our club.
At present, this movement is only just beginning. I have created an Instagram page which can be found @takebackpafc and I intend on launching a website and more socials over time. I’d also like to have clothes, badges and signs produced to spread the message, but everything must start somewhere and we can start with our own catchphrase to hopefully chant at games and spread over social media. Any enquires can be sent to the email address (takebackpafc@gmail.com) and I will endeavour to be of assistance as soon as possible.
Make no mistake, this current situation isn’t one that ends with a simple change of the coach. The issues at Port Adelaide run far deeper. At present, only 2 of the 10 places on our Board of Directors are elected by paying club members. This can lead to a board that lacks accountability and can sit unopposed for long periods of time without the need to make the big calls that are required of a successful club. It also begs the question, are the people electing the other positions on the board truly acting with the club’s best interest at heart?
This is the core reason why I had this idea late last year, and why I've started this thread rather than posting in the Sack Hinkley thread. Ken Hinkley is far from being the sole issue at Port Adelaide right now. In some ways he is merely a symptom of the deeper issues at hand here, and if left untreated we could see many more fans have their passion for the club destroyed beyond repair than we have so far.
Caroline Wilson says Warren Tredrea is “pandering to the rabble”. This is our chance to band together and prove to the football world that we are not a rabble. We are some of the most passionate fans this sport has to offer, and fans who want to see their club be a powerhouse in the competition, because that’s what’s historically been in the club’s DNA.
As such, it is with a great deal of pride that I unveil the logo for Take Back Port Adelaide:
So what is Take Back Port Adelaide? Put simply, this is a brand that fans who truly care about the club and are eager for change can get behind and show that we aren’t simply “white noise”. By starting a grassroots movement, we can begin to look more like an organised group and let the AFL world know that we aren’t a vocal minority, we are some of Port Adelaide's most passionate members and fans who all share the same sentiment.
After being routinely disrespected by figures within the club and in the footy media world for voicing our displeasure, it’s time to spin the narrative back in our favour and show that we haven’t done what we have with malicious intent, we just want to take back our club.
At present, this movement is only just beginning. I have created an Instagram page which can be found @takebackpafc and I intend on launching a website and more socials over time. I’d also like to have clothes, badges and signs produced to spread the message, but everything must start somewhere and we can start with our own catchphrase to hopefully chant at games and spread over social media. Any enquires can be sent to the email address (takebackpafc@gmail.com) and I will endeavour to be of assistance as soon as possible.
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