{"id":422556,"date":"2024-09-19T10:56:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T10:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=422556"},"modified":"2024-09-19T22:08:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T22:08:54","slug":"pumped-power-faithful-in-cross-country-convoy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=422556","title":{"rendered":"'Pumped' Power faithful in cross-country convoy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Port Adelaide<\/a> fans have embarked on the journey halfway across the country to see the Power take on the Swans<\/a> in Friday night's preliminary final.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mary Xenides is one of the many supporters who fuelled up her car to join in a convoy to Sydney.<\/p>\n

"I couldn't miss it," she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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"I think we have a very good chance at winning, and I wanted to be there to experience that," she said.<\/p>\n

Fans are decorating their cars and flying flags to show their team spirit during the long drive to the east coast.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Port<\/p>\n

"It's going to be a long drive, but it's going to be a fun one, and we're all pumped about what lies ahead," added Xenides.<\/p>\n

For those who opted not to brave the 15-hour drive, a sudden drop in prices provided a last-minute opportunity to secure flights.<\/p>\n

"Was planning on driving and then last minute yesterday got cheaper flights, and made the decision to book them," fan Con Christodoulou said.<\/p>\n

Some of the Port Adelaide faithful gathered at the airport, but there were some nerves amid the jubilation.<\/p>\n

\"Hinkley<\/p>\n

"It's exciting but nerve-wracking as well. You don't know what to expect with Port," said supporter Will Fitridge.<\/p>\n

With only one game standing between Port Adelaide and a grand final at the MCG, the Power faithful are confident in their team's chances.<\/p>\n

"We booked for four families, four rooms at the Windsor Hotel for next week," said fan Philip Williams.<\/p>\n

This article was produced with the assistance of<\/strong><\/em> 9ExPress<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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