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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

General view of the fans during the AFL Gather Round match between the Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagle at Mount Barker on April 6, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Mount Barker snubbed in Gather Round overhaul

After hosting the only regional Gather Round games to date, Mount Barker has been overlooked for 2025. MATT TURNER reveals the latest developments.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Tom Clurey of the Power leads the Power off the field after a win in the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘No coming back’: Axed Port defender’s brutal life on outer

Tom Clurey has opened up on the difficulties of his last season at Port Adelaide, conceding he saw his delisting coming after being stuck in the SANFL. But, he tells MATT TURNER he’s determined his AFL career isn’t over.

AFLW

How Crows legend Marinoff is still improving amid premiership push

Ebony Marinoff is already a triple premiership player, six-time All-Australian, dual club champion at the Crows and somehow has gotten better in 2024. She explains how to Matt Turner.

AFL

‘Wasn’t quite suiting me’: Luko’s breaking point at Suns

Jack Lukosius has revealed the reason behind his trade request to Port Adelaide, as well as the moment he told best mate Connor Rozee they’d be lining up together in 2025.

UPDATEDAFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Darcy Fogarty of the Crows celebrates a goal with Izak Rankine of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on March 22, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Crow praises club’s ‘exciting direction’ after inking monster deal

One of Adelaide’s biggest stars has inked a huge contract extension after being offered one of the longest current deals in the AFL.

AFLW

Georgie Jacques, Gemma Houghton, Jasmin Stewart. , Picture: Matt Sampson (PAFC)

‘I’ll be a bit teary’: Family, 2004 flag in Port’s Indigenous guernsey

The jumper which Port Adelaide will wear during Indigenous Round over the next fortnight is steeped in family pride and meaning for Jasmin Stewart. And a hint of some club glory.

AFL

New Crows Recruit Alex Neal-Bullen . Picture: Isabella Hughes/ AFC

How Crows fit bumper crop of recruits into Round 1 side

Neal-Bullen. Cumming. Peatling. Pick 4. Matthew Nicks has plenty of new toys with come Round 1 next season. How does he make the most of them to inspire a charge up the ladder?

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Travis Boak of the Power during Port Adelaide training at Adelaide Oval Wednesday,September,4,2024.Picture Mark Brake

‘Supportive of him’: Boak close to decision on playing future

Travis Boak is expected to make a call on his future in the coming 24 to 48 hours, and MATT TURNER reveals he has an inkling as to if he wants to play on or call time on his career.

Trade HQ

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows is seen during the round 21 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows at GMHBA Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

No excuses: Now’s the time for Crows’ measured rebuild to deliver

The Crows have completed a strong off-season led by list boss Justin Reid, adding veteran talents and keeping their top pick. Now it’s time to deliver, writes Matt Turner.

Trade HQ

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Dan Houston of the Power in action during the round 14 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Port Adelaide Power at ENGIE Stadium on June 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Port blinked on Houston – but they can still emerge winners

Port Adelaide wanted more for Dan Houston – they didn’t get it. But as MATT TURNER writes, the Power can still come out on top in their three-way trade with the Pies and Suns.

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