Football unites behind Adelaide Oval

The Power, the Crows and the SANFL have united behind a "Yes" vote for Adelaide Oval.

The Adelaide Football Club, Port Adelaide Football Club and the South Australian National Football League have today written to their members encouraging them to vote in favour of the SACA proposal to pave the way for a redeveloped Adelaide Oval.

The message, which has been sent to thousands of Crows, Power and SANFL members across the State today, targets those who may also be members of the SACA - while also sending a strong message to the wider community.

SANFL Executive Commissioner Leigh Whicker said the three organisations were unanimous in their support for a yes vote.

"The SA Football Commission and League Directors, together with the executive and boards of the Adelaide Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club, are unequivocal in their belief that a vote for the proposal will deliver a number of crucial benefits," Mr Whicker said.

"Together, we urge any football lovers who may also be SACA members to vote yes for the future of football and cricket and for South Australia as a whole."

"The Adelaide Football Club has been unashamedly diligent in working through the issues about a move to play games at a redeveloped Adelaide Oval," said CEO Steven Trigg.

"We have said - right from Day 1 - that we will only support a move to Adelaide Oval on behalf of all of our stakeholders, if we are significantly better off.

"We have now concluded that we will be, and we are urging any of our members who can vote on the SACA proposal to vote yes.

"We understand those who feel a strong affection for the status quo. However, the simple truth is that we have a once in a generation opportunity to create a stronger, more prosperous and more successful legacy for future generations."

A majority of 75 per cent of voters is required to amend the SACA's constitution, with proxy voting closing on April 28 ahead of the Special General Meeting on May 2.

"It's important that any football members who are also members of SACA have their say," said Port Adelaide Football Club CEO Mark Haysman.

"We want them to vote yes. For the Port Adelaide Football Club, the move to Adelaide Oval would change our world, and only for the better.

"This is a very exciting opportunity, not just for the Port Adelaide Football Club but all of football, cricket and for South Australia as a whole

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