Always a greatly respected adversary, Neil Kerley fights for possession surrounded by Magpies.

The Port Adelaide Football Club is saddened by the sudden passing of South Australian football legend Neil Kerley.

Neil was always greatly respected as a fierce adversary of Port Adelaide as both a player and coach.

He was the ultimate competitor who displayed skill and strength throughout the golden decades of South Australian football.

Neil promoted the game like no other and his pride for South Australian football was legendary. He was a giant of the game.

The club extends its deepest condolences to the Kerley family.