Port Adelaide chairman David Koch with chief executive Keith Thomas. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: Herald Sun
PORT Adelaide president David Koch has continued his impassioned defence of the Magpies saying the future of the brand must not be lost amid the battle for its own reserves team next year.
Speaking at the SA Press Club luncheon today, Koch said the Power and Crows must field their own reserves teams in the SANFL competition in 2014 but not at the loss of the 143-year-old Magpies.
''Our preferred model is to retain the Magpies brand and the traditional black and white guernsey,'' he said.
''We want to continue our commitment to grass roots footy.
''This model will ensure Port Adelaide continues its 140-year association with the community.''
It followed his Tweet this morning that "PAFC Magpies are going nowhere. Trust me.''
But the high-profile television presenter and businessman acknowledged his club might be powerless to save the Magpies given a decision rests with SANFL directors and Port Adelaide gave up its SANFL vote with the One Club merger three years ago.
''We don't have a vote at the board table ... so anything can be done,'' he said.
''We'll be doing everything we can, as far as we're concerned the Magpies are critical part of the Port Adelaide Football Club forever.
''But if they want to cut out a club that's been going since 1870, it's on their head.
''It's in the hands of SANFL commissioners, I will say we will walk over hot coals to keep the Magpies' heritage.''
Asked why an AFL club would care about the future of a state-league club and its rand, Koch replied:
''To us it does matter because that's who we are,'' he said.
''We see it as our obligation to SA footy, we are commited to this state.
''It's good for footy and it's good for the state.
''Why should we dilute our commitment to South Australian footy?''
Koch said the reserves debate, transfer of the Power and Crows' licences from SANFL to AFL and move to Adelaide Oval were three critical issues for the club's future.
During his lunchtime address in at the Grance Chancellor Hotel in Adelaide, Outlined the key pillars which have helped re-build Port Adelaide this year which has led to a record 41,000 membership, increased television audiences and improved on-field performance.
The Power takes on the Swans at AAMI Stadium tomorrow and Koch urged Crows fans to turn out to ''Tip it on Tippett'' as Kurt Tippett makes his long-awaited return to SA since walking out on Adelaide last year.
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