The Port Adelaide Football Club has unveiled its 2026 ANZAC Appeal Round guernsey, honouring 125 years of Australia's Navy and the deep connection between the two organisations.
The club's traditional home strip forms the base of the design, with each element carrying deliberate meaning - a tribute not just to those who served, but to the shared history between Port Adelaide and the Royal Australian Navy, rooted in the Port River.
The commemorative 125th anniversary logo takes pride of place on the front lower left of the guernsey, complemented by the ANZAC Appeal badge on the upper right-hand side and on the middle of the lower back.
White trimming around the sleeves offers a subtle yet fitting nod to the white uniform of the Navy, while the full black back represents the Collins-class submarines constructed at Osborne, South Australia, on the banks of the Port River by ASC between 1990 and 2003.
The white numbers located on the back of the guernsey complete the tribute, representing the White Ensign flag proudly flown by all Royal Australian Navy vessels.
The guernsey draws deeper meaning as the Royal Australian Navy returns to Port Adelaide, reconnecting to its origins at the North Arm of the Port River - a journey marked by the return of the modern-day HMAS Encounter to the Osborne Naval Shipyard, completing the Navy's symbolic homecoming.
Ollie Wines said he will be proud to wear the guernsey, describing the design as a strong reflection of the club's history and its connection to the Australian Defence Force.
"It's always an honour to play in the ANZAC Appeal Round games, especially because the club has such a rich history and connection with the Australian Defence Force and specifically the Navy," Wines said.
"To pay tribute to the Navy and their milestone 125th anniversary with this guernsey is very special, and not something we as a group take lightly.
"The club does incredible work through our community programs by supporting veterans and their families, so it's a special week for the whole club on and off the field."
Port Adelaide's not-for-profit arm, Power Community Limited, delivers two programs for the ADF community - one to support veterans, and another for children of Defence Force families -showcasing the club's year-round commitment to those who serve.
Underpinning both the ADF Veterans and Power to Thrive programs are themes of connection and community, providing participants with tools to connect with like-minded others while finding a renewed sense of purpose and identity.
The ADF Veterans program draws on the shared experience of transitioning from high-performing environments, with more than 270 veterans having taken part since its inception.
Ex-AFL players and ADF veterans come together to rebuild a sense of purpose and community connection, developing valuable skills around mindset, adjustment, and identity through dedicated workshops and events hosted by past players, coaches, and football staff.
The Power to Thrive program is a resilience and wellbeing initiative designed specifically for children from ADF families, offering a wide range of tools and resources that address the mental, emotional, and practical needs of military families.
Player-issued guernseys will be auctioned after the game, with all proceeds supporting the club’s ADF programs and RSL South Australia.
A special edition hat, inspired by the Royal Australian Navy’s Maritime Multi-Cam uniform, will also be available, with $10 from each sale going to the club’s ADF Veterans program.
Proceeds from the club’s 2026 ANZAC Appeal Round guernsey and special edition scarf will also support the club’s community program and RSL South Australia.
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