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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 - FEBRUARY 22: Hugh Boxshall of the Saints fends off Patrick Cripps of the Blues during the 2025 AFL match simulation between the Carlton Blues and St Kilda Saints at Ikon Park on February 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What we learned: All Aus smoky emerges, rookie’s huge statement

Tom De Koning is worth the price tag, we have an early Smokie for AA, and the Power has a serious concern. Here are nine things we learned from week one of pre-season practice games.

AFL

MT BARKER, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21:Matt Crouch of the Crows in front of Jason Horne-Francis of the Power during the AFL practice match between Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power at Mt Barker Summit Sport and Recreation Ground on February 21, 2025 in Mt Barker, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Port finds its saviour – and a potential midfield problem

Jeremy Finlayson proved he was ready to step in and help Port Adelaide’s injury-hit backline. But did the dominant Crows expose a bigger issue? Get all the intel from Mt Barker.

Port Adelaide

‘You get what you deserve’: Wines addresses Hinkley’s last ride

Power superstar Ollie Wines says there’s added motivation at Port to not only send Ken Hinkley off on a high, but possibly a Port Adelaide legend alongside him.

SA News

Port Adelaide’s decision on guernsey logo amid GFG crisis

Port Adelaide will wear guernseys featuring the GFG Alliance logo in Friday’s pre-season match against Adelaide, despite the company going into administration.

Crows

Track Watch: Casualties of new-look Crows revealed

The Crows look set to unveil four big recruits in their pre-season “Showdown” with Port, with Wednesday’s match sim providing some key intel on who will make way for new stars.

AFL

Gwilt, Bruton, Lai: Power bolter joins select group of footy recruits

There are few footballers who go from local footy direct to the AFL. MATT TURNER looks back on the players who have followed the same path as Port Adelaide’s new SSP signing Josh Lai.

AFL

Ken Hinkley at the Port Adelaide Hall of Fame/season launch. At the Adelaide Oval. Pictured on 14th FEB 2025. Picture: Ben Clark

‘Get on with business’: Hinkley’s relief over public succession plan

On a night where those who forged the past at Port Adelaide were honoured, outgoing Power coach Ken Hinkley addressed the future, as he prepares to lead his final season at Port.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Jeremy Finlayson of the Power is congratulated by Logan Evans after kicking a goal during the round 16 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Track watch: Port’s left-field answer to backline woes revealed

Port Adelaide may have found their cover for key defensive duo Brandon Zerk-Thatcher and Esava Ratugolea. Get the details here.

Port Adelaide

Port’s Pandora’s box: Malthouse’s fear for Power succession plan

Coaching great Mick Malthouse, who went through a controversial succession plan at Collingwood, has questioned why Port Adelaide would announce its handover so close to round 1.

Port Adelaide

End of Ken: Inside the moment Hinkley’s Power reign ended

Defiance and emotion have defined Ken Hinkley’s reign at Port Adelaide. After fighting for so long, the Power coach finally has an Alberton end date. Matt Turner takes you inside a historic day.

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