The Board boasts a diverse group of professionals, able to offer valuable input into the activities and functioning of the Crows Foundation. The Board Directors were selected based on their community involvement and desire to create a difference for South Australian children in need.

Our next board meeting is being held early September. Applications for support close 23 August 2010.

An AFC member since 1991 and Crows Ambassador, Keith Conlon gladly accepted the inaugural chairmanship of the Crows Foundation.
Keith’s extensive community involvement has included inaugural Director of 5UV, founding Chairman of the Adelaide Girls Choir and Chairman of the One and All Appeal. Keith has worked on the Sturt Football Club Management Committee, School Councils, city planning consultative groups and government advisory committees. A part of the media scene for nearly four decades, Keith has performed with recording group ‘The Wesley Three’, played drums in jazz bands and worked in radio and television current affairs.

Host of the long-running NWS9 ‘Postcards’ program and part of the 5AA breakfast radio talk team, Keith is often called ‘Mr South Australia’ in recognition of his passion for his home state’s heritage and future. 

John Sutton is a dedicated member of the Adelaide Football Club team and has been for a number of years. John is a Director of the Adelaide Football Club, a position he has held for seven years, in addition to his directorship of the Crows Foundation. Chairman of the Rope & Plastic Group of Companies, John is also Director of PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

A partner at Kelly & Co Commercial Lawyers & Solicitors, Garry provides vital input into the Crows Foundation whilst ensuring all our legal obligations are met. He has completed extensive studies within the areas of Economics and Law, including a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Economics from the University of Adelaide and Masters Degree of Taxation Law from the University of New South Wales. Garry holds positions on various committees and Boards along with various professional memberships.

Mark has an intense and thorough knowledge of the media and media relations, Mark contributes substantially to the Board of Directors. His base of contacts and exposure to charitable causes aids in the development and execution of many effective fundraising activities for the Crows Foundation.

Matthew is probably best known as a past player of the Adelaide Football Club, playing in 116 games, kicking a whopping 128 AFL goals and taking out the prestigious Club Champion Award in 1996. However, Matthew’s credentials extend far beyond his on field accomplishments. Whilst spending time with his family, Dr Matthew Liptak has completed a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) and is currently completing further studies in Orthopaedics.

Katrina Webb has achieved what only some people can dream of. A representative of the Australian Paralympics Team and recently competing in the Commonwealth games, Katrina has brought home many gold medals for her achievements. Katrina has also received an Order of Australia Medal and Centenary Medal whilst being recognised as the Young Person of the Year 2001 and being awarded the Queen’s Trust Achiever Award. Whilst being a member of many committees, Katrina manages to find the time to contribute to the Crows Foundation, helping children in need.

Jason Porplyzia or 'Porps' as he is affectionately know to all, has recently joined the Crows Foundation, replacing the retired Nathan Bassett. Porplyzia's journey to the Adelaide Crows senior list is a unique one. He was first drafted by the club in 2002 as a rookie but he failed to impress in his first year with Adelaide and the club delisted him. He returned to SANFL club West Adelaide where he showed a lot of improvement and won West Adelaide’s Best and Fairest in 2005.

The Crows showed faith in him again in the 2005 NAB Pre-season Draft. He kicked three goals on debut against the Western Bulldogs in Round 5 and played 11 games in his first year. He continued to impress in 2007 playing 15 games and kicking 15 goals but 2008 was his breakout season. He booted 32 goals in 18 games, including a match-winning bag of five against the Swans in round 17. Last season he took his game to another level again and was rewarded with All Australian nomination as a forward but did not make the final 22. He was the Club's leading goal kicker with 57 majors and finished runner up in the Club Champion, however won the 2009 Coaches Award.

Off the field Porplyzia has a real passion for travel. It is a passion that has opened his eyes to the struggle so many children face not only overseas, but right here in Adelaide, and unleashed a passion within him to help make a difference. He is already working with former Crow Kris Massie on a program which helps homeless youth.

Porplyzia is one of a number of current players who has been very supportive of the Crows Foundation over recent years.

The Board of the Crows Foundation were thrilled when he agreed to accept a position on the board. He was their number one choice and with his energy, enthusiasm and passion  to make a difference, he will be a huge asset to the Crows Foundation.