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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 - 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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Tom Clurey and Zak Butters. Picture: Port Adelaide

Butters’ message to Cornes, injury critics after Cahill Medal victory

Zak Butters has revealed how he battled niggling injuries for much of the 2024 season on his way to a second John Cahill Medal — and responded to those who question his toughness.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on June 06, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Nicks’ future, Wright, new HQ: Crows chair grilled on big issues

Desperate to improve on their 15th-placed finish in 2024, Adelaide is making a flurry of off-season changes. Crows chair John Olsen reveals what it all means in a Q&A with MATT TURNER.

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Giants James Peatling celebrates a 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 boss reveals trade period plan after Giant coups

Isaac Cumming is in. James Peatling is on the way. So, what next? Crows football boss Adam Kelly says there’s one major thing Adelaide wants from this year’s trade period.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: James Peatling of the Giants celebrates a goalduring the round two AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Optus Stadium, on March 24, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Crow coup: In-demand Giant chooses ‘aggressive’ Adelaide

The Crows have pulled off another Giant coup this off-season, having already landed Isaac Cumming, an in-demand teammate is set to also make the move to Adelaide.

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Saturday, 1st April, 2023 - SANFL Showdown. Port Adelaide v Adelaide Crows at the Adelaide Oval. James Borlase of the Adelaide Crows. And Ollie Lord of Port Adelaide Picture: Sarah Reed

SANFL grants don’t quell fears of Crows, Power exodus

The SANFL has bowed to pressure from Port Adelaide and Adelaide to introduce list concessions. Here’s how they will work and what they mean for other clubs.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Power head coach Ken Hinkley looks on 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)

‘Ain’t giving this away’: Ken draws on inspiration from Fagan in 2025

Ken Hinkley says he will draw inspiration from Chris Fagan and Brisbane in 2025, as the under-pressure Power coach says he expected to get the same questions about his future next year.

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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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