PORT ADELAIDE has recognised seven long-time servants with life membership.

Matthew Lobbe was recognised for his playing service to the club over the last decade since being taken by the Power with pick 16 in the 2007 national draft.

A pivotal cog in Port's 2014 finals campaign, he is notable as the first AFL goal kicker at the Adelaide Oval.

Players must participate in 100 senior games as either an AFL or SANFL (pre-2014) player, and remain active within the club as a player for 10 years. 

Lobbe’s 92 AFL games and 13 SANFL League games with the Magpies before the end of 2013 automatically qualifies him for life membership.

He is the only player to receive the honour this year.

Long-time Magpies volunteers Stephen Rayner, Jamie Gower and Diane Rose were also recognised for their service to the club over more than 20 years as volunteers as statisticians and timekeepers.

Club official Linda Crabb was also recognised for her long-term service to the club, and the Port Club licensed venue, over the last two decades.

Honorary Life Membership

Notably, the club bestowed its first posthumous life membership on Friday night to former president Bruce Weber.

Widely credited as the driving force behind Port Adelaide’s original AFL bid in 1990, Weber bore the brunt of the media and political spotlight to fall out of the club’s bid revelation.

While only acting as president from 1986 to 1992, Weber’s influence on the club is undeniable.