PORT Adelaide meets North Adelaide in a knock-out quarter-final of the Foxtel Cup at Adelaide Oval on Saturday-week (18th June).
The action kicks off at 4.35pm (SA Time) with the Magpies and Roosters doing battle after convincing wins in the opening round of the inaugural national championship.
Port Adelaide defeated East Coast Eagles (NSW) 16.11 (107) to 2.3 (15) in their encounter at the SCG on 14th May. North Adelaide accounted for Labrador (QLD) 16.11 (107) to 3.4 (22) the week after.
The SANFL rivals are this State’s remaining representatives in the fight for national honours, after West Adelaide was knocked out in its quarter-final battle with Williamstown (Vic.), the Bloods going down by 19 points at AAMI Stadium on Saturday.
The gates will open at Adelaide Oval at 12.45pm for a curtain-raiser clash as SA takes on Victoria Country in their Round 3 fixture in the Under 18 Championships. The Croweaters squad features five Magpies: Aseri Raikiwasa (Vice-Captain), Jason Nyskohus, Tom Sandercock, Sam Tonkes and Luke Wilson.
Ticket Prices:
Adult $6.00
Concession $3.00
Under 18 Free
Tickets will be available on the day from the Northern and Eastern Gates only. Please note, SANFL Club Season and Home Match tickets and complimentary season passes for the SANFL are not valid for this match.
The winner of the Magpies/Roosters contest will meet the victor from this weekend’s Claremont (WA) v Northern Bullants (Vic.) quarter final. That semi-final is scheduled for Saturday July 16th at a venue to be confirmed.
So make your way to Adelaide Oval for a unique experience as Port plays its first game of the year at the famous ground that will be home to AFL action from as early as 2014.
