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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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Local Footy

Good and bad news for Port after marathon tribunal

Port Adelaide has had a mixed night at SANFL tribunal as it sought to have two players’ suspensions overturned so they could play in next Sunday’s grand final.

SANFL

Glenelg president hits back at Port tribunal move

Glenelg’s president has added more spice to a Port Adelaide duo’s SANFL tribunal hearing on Wednesday night, saying it’s “poor form” to question the Tigers’ captain’s medical report.

AFL

Dropped despite kicking three goals on debut

Every AFL player has a story about their debut – even those who never played again. Part three of our One-game Wonders series is an ex-Hawk who got dropped after booting three goals in a win.

AFL

Wines to leave Power? ‘Not happening’

Rumours have suggested Port Adelaide co-captain Ollie Wines may be gettable in the trade period. But his manager says they’re incorrect and he will “100 per cent” be at the Power in 2020.

AFL

Amon turns back on Vic clubs to re-sign with Power

Speculation had linked an out-of-contract Port Adelaide wingman with a move to a Melbourne-based club. But he has opted to re-sign with the Power.

How staying out too late cost ‘sacrificial Lamb’ his career

Every AFL player has a story about their debut – even those who never played again. Part two of our One-game Wonders series is an ex-Crow who still rues a late night with teammates in Perth.

Port ‘in box seat’ to retain Amon, decision looming

Out-of-contract Port Adelaide wingman Karl Amon has been linked to a move to a handful of Victorian clubs. But his manager says the Power are well placed to re-sign him.

Port Adelaide

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Ollie Wines and his Power team mates look dejected after losing the round 22 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

What does the future hold for AFL’s mystery team?

It was another highly frustrating season for Port Adelaide, with the club just missing finals despite showing its best was good enough to beat anyone. But are their issues fixable?

Ladhams shows why Port is letting Ryder walk

Emerging ruckman Peter Ladhams has shown once again why Port Adelaide rates him so highly after playing a starring role in the Magpies’ SANFL qualifying final win.

Magpies silence Crows to keep double chance

Port Adelaide is through to the SANFL second semi-final to face minor premier Glenelg, while the Crows will face Norwood in the knockout first semi-final at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

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