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Matt Turner is a sports reporter for The Advertiser and CODE Sports who covers mainly AFL and basketball. He has been with News Corp for more than a decade, starting at The Messenger, where he was sports editor for two years. Matt isn’t to be confused with Matt Turner, the award-winning Advertiser photographer, who also shares the same middle name (James).

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Josh Rachele of the Crows looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 04 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on April 04, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The real reason why Crows have dumped Rachele

Adelaide is adamant its decision to drop Josh Rachele is not motivated by political correctness. And his recent numbers read well. So, what is it? Here’s the real answer, plus full Crows and Power teams.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Josh Rachele of the Crows leave the ground after losing the round six AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval, on April 19, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘My future is to be here’: Rachele, Nicks address shock omission

Crows coach Matthew Nicks says he has Josh Rachele’s back after his shock axing, and the young forward has addressed liking an Instagram comment that suggested he may leave Adelaide.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Josh Battle of the Saints in action during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fans put heat on key trade names as big questions surface

We named Darcy Moore as the player facing the most heat in footy. But the Readers’ Top 40 is far different, with the pressure being put on for other reasons. See the names, have your say.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Sam Powell-Pepper of the Power gives the thumbs up to fans before the game during the 2024 AFL Round 07 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Power’s huge show of faith in injured star Powell-Pepper

Sam Powell-Pepper has opened up on the frustration of spending most of this season on the sidelines — and what he has learned — after inking a new long-term deal at Port Adelaide.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Izak Rankine of the Crows is knocked out by a late hit from Dan Houston of the Power during the round 23 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval, on August 17, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Port fights to keep Houston’s finals dream alive

Port Adelaide will appeal star defender Dan Houston’s five-match suspension, leaving the door ajar for him to feature in the club’s finals campaign should it be successful.

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David Koch, Port Adelaide chairman, wearing the clubs black and white striped guernsey. The fight between Port Adelaide and Collingwood football clubs has heated up today with the fight over the wearing of the black and white guernsey referred to the AFL's legal department. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Elitist crap’: Koch says Showdowns need to lose ‘nastiness’

Showdown 56 proved to be one of the most heated games in a footy’s most heated rivalry. David Koch says both SA clubs need to come together to take the sting out of future Showdowns.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Zak Butters and Connor Rozee of the Power with the Variety Showdown Shield pose with the fans after the round 23 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval, on August 17, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Port’s Showdown win helps shed questions of big-game credentials

Port’s recent record in finals is not one to celebrate, but with Showdown 56 a finals-like game, the Power answered some important questions heading into September, writes Matt Turner.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Josh Rachele of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 03 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on April 1, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Rachele ‘apology’ sets scene for fiery Showdown

Adelaide’s Josh Rachele has doubled down on his joke about Port Adelaide fans being toothless, adding fuel to the fire ahead of what promises to be another fiery Showdown.

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South Adelaide Benny Barrett. Picture Corey Sutton/SANFL

The South Australian talent set to ignite Crows and Power for years

Both the Power and Crows have plenty of exciting father-son prospects to target in this year’s draft, but one academy player is getting recruiters talking. Matt Turner analyses the draft targets.

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‘Fresh, aggressive’: Crows kickstart Thebarton era with new logo

A new era is coming for the Crows at their new home base of Thebarton, and the club is set to undergo a facelift in the form of a fresh logo, and some changes to its iconic home kit.

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