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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

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Todd Marshall of the Power celebrates a goal during the AFL 2024 Second Semi Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on September 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SSP pair still in limbo as Port delays call on Marshall

Port Adelaide has made a swift call on whether to place injured forward Todd Marshall on its inactive list, a move which would have opened the door for the club to list both its SSP trainees.

Richmond

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Tom Lynch of the Tigers celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 01 match between the Carlton Blues and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Exodus 2.0: Will Lynch be a Tiger beyond 2025?

Richmond’s mass exodus might not be over, with Tom Lynch entering the last year of a lucrative deal in 2025. MATT TURNER delves into his future and what this year will hold for the Tigers.

Port Adelaide

Hinkley’s last stand: Who can push Power over the line in 2025?

Once again, all eyes will be on Ken Hinkley’s future at the Power in 2025, which players will have to lift in order for Port to finally break through? MATT TURNER previews the Power’s season.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Sam Powell-Pepper of the Power in the hands of medical staff after hurting his knee during the 2024 AFL Round 07 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘2025 is my year’: SPP fires up ahead of return to ‘play for Kenny’

Sam Powell-Pepper describes the moment he tore his ACL as ‘the worst pain ever’ – but, the Power livewirew knows 2025 will be his year, as he talks MATT TURNER through his tough 2024.

AFL

Full injury list: Every club’s biggest Christmas concerns

The first chunk of the pre-season is over, with plenty of players racing the clock to prove their fitness before the start of the new campaign. We run the rule over who is fit at every club here.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Port Adelaide Power at Adelaide Oval on May 02, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Crow puts heat on Nicks in bid for midfield minutes

Best known as a livewire forward, Izak Rankine has set the bar high for 2025 and put the heat on his coach to increase his time in the Adelaide engine room.

AFL News

NEWS ADV Crows track watch Izak Rankine training at Westminster School OvalImage/Russell Millard Photography

Track watch: Rankine’s high praise for Draper as Crows sweat it out

Izak Rankine has massive raps on the Crows’ newest top draftee after Adelaide completed its toughest training session of the year. See the full notes from the track.

Port Adelaide

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Sam Powell-Pepper of the Power gives the thumbs up to fans before the game during the 2024 AFL Round 07 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Powell-Pepper reveals comeback goal after ACL heartache

Sam Powell-Pepper had a career-best season in 2023, then an ACL injury cut his campaign short this year. He tells MATT TURNER how he’s tracking and the date he aims to make his return.

AFLW

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Top 3 draft picks Ash Centra of the Magpies (C), Havana Harris of the Suns (L) and Molly O'Hehir of the Demons pose during the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLW Draft recap: See every pick, analysis on historic night

It was the first truly national AFLW Draft and it did not disappoint. Check out every pick and get all the analysis from our experts here.

AFLW

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: First round picks (Top Row L-R) Grace Belloni of the Bombers, Lucia Painter of the Eagles, Poppy Scholz of the Blues, Emma McDonald of the Bulldogs, India Rasheed of the Crows, Sara Howley of the Giants, Sophie McKay of the Blues, (Bottom Row L-R) Sierra Grieves of the Tigers, Havana Harris of the Suns, Ash Centra of the Magpies, Molly O'Hehir of the Demons and Zipporah Fish of the Swans pose during the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How every club’s AFLW draft haul stacks up

The AFLW draft is done and dusted, with future superstars finding new homes across the league. Which clubs are most thrilled with their hauls? Our experts go over every club’s draft.

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