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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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AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Sam Berry of the Crows marks the ball during the round 12 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 01, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Crows hard nut happy to wait on new contract

Out-of-contract Crow Sam Berry says he ‘fell in a hole’ last season is focusing on climbing out of it before turning his attention to a new deal for 2025.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Jackson Mead of the Power during the 2024 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on June 22, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Time to let Dad go’: New deal for Power father-son gun

Port Adelaide youngster Jackson Mead is ready to forge his own path after being rewarded with a contract extension. MATT TURNER has the details.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Connor Rozee of the Power celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 17 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on July 05, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Did true Port show itself in Bulldogs demolition?

Two weeks ago against Brisbane, Port Adelaide fans booed their team and coach off the ground. On Saturday, a seemingly completely different Power side made sure it didn’t happen again.

Crows

Staying or going? Latest intel on every out-of-contract Crow

Taylor Walker, Brodie Smith, Lachie Sholl, Sam Berry and Elliott Himmelberg are among 12 Crows players without deals for 2025. Who will still be at West Lakes next year? Here’s the latest.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power thanks the fans as leaves the ground after the round 10 AFL match between Yartapuulti (the Port Adelaide Power) and Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval, on May 19, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Hinkley’s message to Power fans ahead of Adelaide Oval return

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has given Power fans a message ahead of their clash with the Western Bulldogs, a fortnight after being booed at a home game. MATT TURNER has the story.

UpdatedSA News

Premier Peter Malinauskas & AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon announce dates for 2025 AFL Gather Round. 2 July 2024. Picture: Dean Martin

Gather Round 2025 dates announced — and flight prices spike

The AFL has only just announced the dates for Gather Round 2025 and airline prices are seemingly soaring.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Andrew Dillon, Chief Executive Officer of the AFL speaks with media during the Toyota AFL Open Launch at Marvel Stadium on June 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL boss: Umpiring as good as it’s ever been

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has responded to the widespread criticism of the quality of officiating this season – and his comments have raised eyebrows.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Darcy Fogarty of the Crows celebrates a goal with Lachlan Sholl during the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the Adelaide Crows and the GWS GIANTS at Adelaide Oval on June 29, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Others stagnated or regressed, but these four Crows are standing up

Adelaide’s season hasn’t gone to plan, but four players are emerging as bright spots and they were all among the Crows’ best in a win over the Giants. Plus the two players the club should re-sign.

OpinionAFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power leave the ground after winning the round four AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval, on April 05, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Turner: When the time could come for Ken

AFL clubs rarely change coaches when a team is in the finals mix – but more efforts like last Saturday could be a bridge too far for Port Adelaide’s hierarchy, writes MATT TURNER.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Connor Rozee of the Power after being winded during the 2024 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on June 22, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Lowdown: The major test Port leaders have failed

Port Adelaide’s humiliating 79-point home defeat – and the pressure it heaps on coach Ken Hinkley – is one of the AFL’s hot topics. MATT TURNER gives his likes and dislikes, plus The Lowdown.

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