Adelaide’s SANFL team will play a second home game next season against Sturt at Thebarton Oval.
The Round 15 clash on Saturday, July 9 will be the first time the Club has hosted a home State League match in Adelaide. The Crows have previously played one home SANFL game each year against Port Adelaide in regional South Australian communities.
The match was originally scheduled for Sturt’s traditional home at Peter Motley Oval in Unley, but was relocated following proactive discussions between the two clubs.
Sturt will retain all gate and catering revenue from the match while Adelaide will cover the majority of match day costs.
Double Blues members and Crows ticketed members will receive free entry to the game.
GM of Football Administration Phil Harper said the move was a win for both clubs.
“This is a great opportunity for our members to come down and support our State League team at a ‘home’ game,” Harper said.
“The Sturt Football Club should be commended for looking outside the square to try and help boost the profile and attendances for this match.
“We hope a big crowd turns up and fans of both teams get down to Thebarton to enjoy the action and reward the Double Blues for having the foresight to try something new and exciting.”
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Thebarton Oval was home of the West Torrens Football Club from 1922 to 1990 and last hosted a SANFL game in the opening round of the 2012 season. Adelaide won a NAB Challenge match against Fremantle at the venue the year prior.
The match will be the only opportunity for fans to see the Crows in action in Adelaide that weekend, with the Club’s AFL team to play Carlton in Melbourne the following day.
The fixture is a one-off agreement between the two clubs with no plans for games to be shifted from Unley in future seasons.
Pre-match entertainment will include a junior lightning carnival and other family friendly activities.
