The AFL are set to deny Port Adelaide's request to wear their historic prison-bar jumper in Round 23's Showdown, per reports from The Herald Sun.
The Power had reportedly inquired about wearing the strip solely in their game against cross-town rivals Adelaide and have been left with a firm no from the league, but are hopeful of getting an opportunity to wear the jumper in coming seasons.
Collingwood have remained staunch opponents to Port donning the black and white prison-bars, despite not playing in the game, with President Jeff Browne confirming to The Herald Sun that the club's position remained the same.
In 2021 the Power infamously tried to wear the stripes in the Showdown, but were threatened with stripped premiership points by the AFL should they have done so. Following their win over the Crows, Port changed into the heritage strip for post match celebrations.
Former Adelaide and Geelong player Josh Jenkins spoke on the issue on SENโs The Run Home,ย urging Port to wear the jumper despite the AFL and Collingwood's issue.
โJust wear it,โ Jenkins said.
โDonโt pay the fine, who cares? What are they going to do, dock them four points? Itโs outrageous.
โJust wear it and worry about the โconsequencesโ later. I reckon the AFL would fine them, and Iโm not sure the invoice would even arrive.โ
โI just donโt understand why it needs to be such a big deal, I just donโt understand. Itโs one game a year.โ
The Herald Sun has confirmed that the AFL are working towards discussions between the two teams allowing Port to wear the stripes once a season from 2023 onwards.
The two are set to face each other in Round 20 at the MCG.
