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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 - 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.

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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.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 12: Evan Bradley of North Adelaide, South Australia and Tyler Welsh of Woodville-West Torrens South Australia after finishing the 2km time trial of South Australia's 2024 AFL State Draft Combine at SA Athletics Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Inside SA draft combine: Father-sons keen to join Port, Crows

Three draft hopefuls would love to make their way to SA-based clubs as father-sons in November. The trio were among those to participate in Saturday’s draft combine – see the results here.

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Adelaide Crows list manager Justin Reid leaves after the opening day of the AFL trade period as club representatives begin trade discussions in Melbourne, Monday, October 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Crows under attack as Victorian powerhouse circles list boss

One of the Victorian powerhouse clubs is circling Crows list boss Justin Reid to join as their football boss, as Reid looks to land James Peatling before the trade deadline ends next week.

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‘Never’: Why ANB backflipped on SA homecoming pledge

Six months after declaring he would “never” return to South Australia, Alex Neal-Bullen was unveiled as a Crows player. He reveals what changed to prompt his SA homecoming.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Jordan Dawson of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on April 19, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

History made as two Crows share Malcolm Blight Medal

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson joined an exclusive club as a back-to-back winner of the Malcolm Blight Medal as the count finished in a historic tie for the first time.

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