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Formation of the Club

When
12 May 1870
Where
Port Adelaide, South Australia
Part of
Port Adelaide Football Club founded

Port Adelaide was formed on 12 May 1870 as a joint cricket and football club, originating as an offshoot of the Port Adelaide Cricket Club.

The club was established in Port Adelaide, South Australia, on 12 May 1870. It originated as an offshoot of the pre-existing Port Adelaide Cricket Club, marking the beginning of its history as a professional football entity.

Sources

  1. Port Adelaide Football Club Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Port Adelaide Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02

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