Brendan Lines   13 March, 2020

The Port Adelaide Football Club has tonight shutdown all its external club engagements including club events and community programs until further notice.

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In a statement released by the club, Port Adelaide administration has taken advice from the AFL, Federal government and Australian Medical Association President Dr. Tony Bartone.

“Every day we delay in acting on the necessary need to reduce and cancel attendance we will see a significant increase,“ Dr Bartone said.

At this stage the club has no further information from the AFL as to how the season will play out past the current decision taken to play matches closed to the public until further notice.

Port Adelaide’s administration has been encouraged by the club with this information about the COVID-19 pandemic to work from home.

The Club has advised its membership counter at The Port Club and the Alberton Oval retail precinct will operate with increased hygiene precautions in place.

Port Adelaide members can expect the club will communicate with members and supporters in regard to specifics around their membership(s).

Earlier this evening AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan announced the AFL has implemented a working group to navigate the league through the COVID-19 pandemic in consultation with government health bodies.

The club extended its appreciation for the patience and understanding of its members.