There was still a large group of active fans for the 5-3 ALM triumph and Diles stressed the importance of the pride game.
“I didn’t really notice it because we still had big numbers behind both ends of the goals,” Diles said.
“In the end, it’s a pride round this week and it’s a game that represents what football is about — and it’s for everybody.
“In the end, it was a football match. It had that associated with it, which is great. We’ve got to accept everybody from all walks of life.
“In the end, we had a great crowd there tonight. We had our actives behind both ends, who were fantastic again.
“Adelaide came with some good numbers as well, which proved that it’s a derby.
“Fair play to their fans that turned up as well, it made it a really good atmosphere as well. So, in the end, it’s a great night