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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 - MAY 14: Taylor Walker of the Crows walks off with Matthew Nicks after the loss during the 2022 AFL Round 09 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on May 14, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Nicks responds to week of Tex, Wanganeen-Milera talk

Taylor Walker’s 2021 racism incident was back in the spotlight this week amid reports around Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future – now Crows coach Matthew Nicks has had his say.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Miles Bergman of the Power in action during the round 13 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Port Adelaide Power at Manuka Oval, on June 07, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Carr weighs in as Bergman decision drags on

Senior-coach-in-waiting Josh Carr has had his say on Miles Bergman’s future as the Port Adelaide star makes the club sweat on whether he will sign a new deal.

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Adelaide's Daniel Curtin celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Gather Round match between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats at the Adelaide Oval on April 10, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Rising WA star pledges long-term future to the Crows

Adelaide youngster Dan Curtin has been linked with an eventual return to Western Australia ever since joining the club – but there’s good news for Crows fans.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Ben Keays of the Crows hugs Josh Rachele of the Crows after he kicked a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on June 6, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

This Crow almost became a Hawk, now he’s flying

A hardworking Crow approaches another milestone after almost joining the Hawks six years ago, a Port first for 2025 and an odd fixture call – here’s round 13’s likes and dislikes.

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Tale of two games: How Crows rose from ‘dark spot’ to contender

Adelaide’s inspired win over Brisbane came a year to the day since one of its most miserable losses of the modern era. Matt Turner looks into what’s changed since that fateful day.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Josh Rachele of the Crows walks off with Brodie Smith of the Crows after the win during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on June 6, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The night Adelaide started to believe again

It’s official — Adelaide is a contender again. Matt Turner delves into the Crows’ win over Brisbane Lions, hailing it the club’s best in almost eight years.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on May 12, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Inside Crows’ Brisbane blueprint: The list build and Lions defector

The Brisbane Lions have had a massive influence on Adelaide’s rebuild from struggler to top-four contender. Matt Turner compares the regeneration of both clubs.

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Crows happy — but forget an early extension for Nicks

Adelaide are flying after four wins in five games. But even if they make the finals for the first time in Matthew Nicks’ reign, a contract extension will have to wait.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power looks on after the win during the round five AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval, on April 13, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘I won’t give up’: Defiant Hinkley’s response to handover critics

Ken Hinkley has bristled at suggestions his coaching handover with Josh Carr should be fast-tracked as Port Adelaide’s finals chances hang by a thread.

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Power shift: Crows officially retaking SA from stumbling Port

Ahead of a crucial Showdown in Port Adelaide’s last season under Ken Hinkley, Matt Turner examines whether the balance of power in Adelaide has shifted to the Crows for the first time since 2017.

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