THE Port Adelaide Football Club has welcomed a decision to allow Adelaide Oval to return to full capacity.

SA Health has approved the Oval returning to its full capacity in time for the Round 8 Showdown between Port Adelaide and the Crows on Saturday 8 May.

It means members who have been shifted to alternative seats as part of the previous cap on attendances will be able to return to their original seats.

“This is a fantastic outcome for our people and everyone who wants to get to the footy at Adelaide Oval,” Port Adelaide Chief Executive Matthew Richardson said.

“Our members have had to endure a lot in the last 12 months or so and have been so understanding of the situation. The return to full capacity is a reward for them and all South Australians who have followed the COVID-19 protocols to ensure our state is in a good place.

“Once again, we thank SA Health and the Government for helping us ensure we have been able to transition back to full capacity from the position we were in last year.

“Importantly, our members don’t need to do anything. Our membership team will get to work straight after Sunday night’s ANZAC round game against St Kilda to return members to their original seats and have everything in place in time for the Showdown.

“We cannot thank our people enough for their patience and understanding.”

Affected members will be contacted by SMS once the process to relocate them back to their original seats is complete.

For more information on the return to full capacity at Adelaide Oval, visit the club’s FAQ page.