Allan Scott AO, OAM is a name that has long been linked to the Port Adelaide Football Club. Now the relationship is set to go down in the history books, with Allan Scott being awarded Life Membership of the Port Adelaide Football Club.

Power president Greg Boulton made the announcement and presented Allan with his Life Members badge prior to Saturday night’s match against Fremantle, where Allan and wife Grace were guests of the club.

Life Memberships are ordinarily awarded at the club’s annual general meeting at the end of the year, but the club thought it appropriate to make the news public on Saturday night, given it was also formally announcing the establishment of the Allan Scott Player Development Academy in 2008.

Power Chief Executive, John James says Life Membership for Allan Scott is due recognition for his dedication to the Port Adelaide Football Club.

“Allan’s long term support and contribution to the Port Adelaide Football Club has been absolutely outstanding,” James said.

“Allan has been involved with our club since 1993, assisting us with our entry into the AFL, the building of the Allan Scott Power Headquarters and has been joint major sponsor since 1997. And just last week we announced he was supporting the establishment of the Allan Scott Player Development Academy next year.

“We are certainly pleased to be able to recognise Allan’s contribution to the club with Life Membership.”