Crows and Power fans get behind their respective clubs amid incoming financial pressure due to coronavirus pandemic

With financial pressures set to hit both West Lakes and Alberton, some Crows and Power supporters have vowed to keep their financial memberships with their respective clubs.

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South Australian football fans are showing their loyalties by vowing to keep their financial memberships with their respective clubs.

Following the AFL’s announcement yesterday to shut down the season until the end of May due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s expected both the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide would be hit significantly in the bank.

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Yet, with no games for the foreseeable future and fan access still up in the air, Crows and Power fans are still eager to pay for their memberships to help their clubs out.

@Adelaide_FC don’t bother refunding me my $$ for my season ticket. Happy to support the club during this time #weflyasone

— John (@jbabz84) March 22, 2020

Absolutely same here with our memberships, we’ll support in good and bad times. Hope every single person involved with the club and their families stays safe and more importantly, healthy! #weflyasone

— The Bulldog (@BulldogCentral) March 22, 2020

Club should set up a way we can financially donate. The club is gonna need it.

— Rick Sanchez (@RickittyRekd) March 22, 2020

The AFL season’s brief run had an impact overseas, with American fans tuning in for the first time and getting involved.

It’s triggered some international fans to also put their hand up to help out locally.

A bitter dissapointment for players and fans, but health comes first for everyone. How can US supporters help?

— Greg Long (@gllwvu) March 22, 2020

Meanwhile, both sets of supporters have also tried to see the lighter side in the cancellation.

With no AFLW premier to be decided this year, the Crows will remain the defending champions, while Port Adelaide’s round one win had it sitting on top of the AFL ladder.

On the bright side still premiers? pic.twitter.com/TuKeyz8F1G

— Boo Car Key (@SneakEFC) March 22, 2020

At least we can go into this break with a good win and at least top 2.

— Samuel Power (@SamuelPower68) March 22, 2020

Only fair the team with highest winning margin this round are the 2020 Premiers .. 🥳🥳🍻🍻😷😷

— Sammy Dassa 🇭🇲🇭🇲❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪 (@sammydassa84) March 22, 2020

The AFL will aim to resume at the end of May in the hope of completing its modified 17-round season.