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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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MELBOURNE, JULY 19, 2024: 2024 AFL - Round 19 - Essendon Bombers v Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium. Matthew Nicks coach of the Crows. Picture: Mark Stewart

Crows poach Lions mentor to be Nicks’ ‘right-hand man’

In a bid to give coach Matthew Nicks more support, the Crows have poached a long-time Lion to be director of coaching as they prepare to try and lure Graham Wright to the club.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Dan Houston of the Power kicks the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval on April 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Port talks tough on trade requests, eyes ex-Suns coach

Port Adelaide has issued a stern warning to suitors for Dan Houston and Ivan Soldo ahead of the trade period. Plus, could a former AFL coach be on his way to the Power?

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Port Adelaide's Dan Houston celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Gather Round match between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval on April 15, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Houston’s problem: How Perryman call complicates trade request

Dan Houston has said he’s happy to stay at Port Adelaide despite officially requesting a trade. Harry Perryman’s decision to choose the Pies may mean he’s locked in to Alberton.

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 6.30PM TONIGHT THUR 26.9.24 - Swans defenders Tom McCartin, Oliver Florent, Matt Roberts, Nick Blakey, Lewis Melican, Harry Cunningham and Dane Rampe after the Swans main training session at the SCG on September 25, 2024 ahead of the AFL Grand Final this week against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

The SA kid fulfilling a community’s dream on big stage

Matt Roberts, the ‘freak who was good at everything’, steps onto the MCG today for the AFL grand final. Those who know him best reflect on the country kid’s journey to the big time.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Port Adelaide Power coach Ken Hinkley speaks to the media during a media opportunity at Alberton Oval on September 18, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

What next for Port? Davies on his future and Ken’s

Is change coming at Port Adelaide after another finals failure? Power footy boss Chris Davies opens up on his future – amid links to Collingwood – and that of coach Ken Hinkley.

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Giants Isaac Cumming misses easy goal during the AFL Semi Final match between the GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions at Engie Stadium on September 14, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Crows swoop on Cumming as rival launches bid for Perryman

Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Charlie Dixon of the Power celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final match between Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide Power at Sydney Cricket Ground, on September 20, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Highly regarded’ Power big calls time on AFL career

After spearheading Port Adelaide’s forward line for nine seasons, big man Charlie Dixon has called time on his career, one that began as an inaugural Gold Coast Sun.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Aliir Aliir of the Power looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at The Sydney Cricket Ground on September 20, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Inside the Power rooms: The ‘s**t feeling’ and a message for 2025

For the fourth time under Ken Hinkley, Port Adelaide fell at the preliminary final hurdle. Power defender Aliir Aliir opens up on what the latest failure means to the group. Plus, Ken hits back.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Ryan Burton of the Power is tackled by Brodie Grundy of the Swans during the AFL Preliminary Final match between Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide Power at Sydney Cricket Ground, on September 20, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Power loss raises big questions – and delivers one simple answer

There was plenty of optimism leading in that this time might be different for Port Adelaide. But it wasn’t – the Power was taught another finals lesson. MATT TURNER looks at what happened.

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Port fans disappointed after flight cancellation

‘I was devastated’: Power fans fume after Sydney flight fail

Port fans heading to Sydney for tonight’s preliminary final are hoping to make it in time for first bounce after a Qantas flight was cancelled.

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