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Upon announcing his retirement, captain Tom Jonas reflects on his incredible journey at the club.

Port Adelaide has a rich history of father-son - even grandfather-father-son - dynasties in Australian football. But there also are grand steps taken on the world stage ... and Sam Kerr does not stand alone.

Port Adelaides path to greatness with entry to another AFL grand final is proving to be a test of resilience, stamina and spirit - qualities summed up by one elite competitor.

Port Adelaide president David Koch declared during the summer this would be the season of redemption. This relives a theme that ensured the club ended a long drought during a year of celebration in the SANFL.

Miles Bergmans contract renewal at Port Adelaide continues a theme at Alberton. But the landscape on player retention and movement is changing.

Port Adelaide this year honoured - with Hall of Fame recognition - the administrators who drove the clubs two campaigns for promotion to the national stage. One man paid dearly for his ambitions, but remains admired by the faithful.

Tom Leahy, a colossus of state football in the early 20th century, has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame

Every Port Adelaide premiership has significance that defines the football club. Can one title mean more than another?

Every Port Adelaide premiership has significance that defines the football club. Can one title mean more than another?

Port Adelaides heritage is built on premierships - and the wins that lead to ultimate success. Often those consecutive victories tell of a team that will not stop, stop, stop until it is top, top, top.