Pickard will want something in return.

Doesn't he want an ownership stake in the prince of wales?

There's genuine interest in taking over the prince of wales hotel also.

Whether that's also Pickard or another investor, I don't know, but it'll be in tomorrows paper.

We love you Gordo!!!

I absolutely loath both port teams, but i reckon it was a bloody disgrace that the other sanfl clubs wouldn't allow the merger to happen. If it wasn't for this Pickard bloke (who is he...???) port would of folded. And then who would everyone else be able to hate in the sanfl??

I'm assuming it's the bloke who used to own Clipsal...

Well done Gordon, even more reason for me to drink at the Grove now.

noah, it is good that fans like yourself can see past the petty bullshit, and still want Port in the league. I have been amazed to hear how many fans from other SANFL teams have expressed their disgust at the situation.
I rang a mate who goes for North to bag his teams attitude in all of this yesterday. As I was stirring him up, he tells me that he has just signed up for a Magpies membership. It is a great thing to see.

Now if we could sweep out the fat cats at the top who are unwisely spending the dollars, there may just be a solution that keeps the SANFL going.

Pickard was the origianl owner of Adelaide United too wasnt he?

Plus Clipsal

and a many other smaller team sponsiorships i seem to remember from way back in the 80s too.

This guy seems to be one of Adelaides finest.

Pickard is actually a good bloke. One of these fellows who is rich in lots of ways, not just his wallet.

Businessmen and women who look up to him have a fine mentor and role model.

Pickard was owner of Fairmont Homes and 'early' owner of Adelaide United.
I think some have him confused with Robert Gerard who owned Clipsal, then sold it to the frogs to assist with some tax 'debts'. He is now successfully running Gerard Corp and I very much doubt he would give a shit about Port as he is a staunch Crows and Liberal supporter.

"Seems it's fallen through and it's ruccis fault, ha ha ha"

Hope not as a Tiger supporter Port is the team I love to hate. Need to keep them in the SANFL the bloody rouges.

I have absolutely no problem focusing that extra hate on Centrals :P

There is no doubt as to Gordon Pickards generosity of spirit as well as superb business acumen. I recall many years ago at my invitation he attended a special general meeting to address an insolvency position at Adelaide United. He proposed a plan to build showhomes, he donating materials,whilst encouraging/shaming trademen/ members to contribute their labour.
All proceeds of sale went to save the club and alleviate the personal liability of a number of directors.

The club survived, cleansed iotself of incompetent leadership and prospered.

Gordon I applaud you again for giving another club in trouble the chance to survive. It will now be up to the members of Port Adelaide to get behind this project, clean up your internal inefficiencies and leadership and make sure that Gordons generous offer is not wasted. All members note: "If it is to be it is up to me"

Vic Del Vecchio