Playing at centre half-back against Norwood’s former Crow Chad Gibson and current Power forward Adam Cockshell, 18-year-old Turner showed good composure and made effective use of his 16 possessions in South’s 32-point win.
Only three primary list Crows played in the SANFL league matches on the weekend.
Ruckman/forward Kurt Tippett had another pleasing performance for West Adelaide. He was competitive in the ruck and gave off some good handballs in traffic.
Team-mate Luke Jericho had a tough day, collecting six possessions.
John Hinge (16 possessions) made a bright start for Glenelg and kicked two goals in the first term.
Bryce Campbell played his first game for 2007, lining up for Norwood’s reserves after recovering from a serious ankle strain. He collected 17 possessions in a half of football.
2005 draftee Darren Pfeiffer should also be ready to resume with Norwood this weekend after recovering from a fractured cheekbone.
League statistics
Tippett (West):
K: 5
H: 8
M: 2
Hit outs: 8
Jericho (West):
K: 1
H: 5
M: 3
Turner (South):
K: 6
H: 10
M: 3
Hinge (Glenelg):
K: 12
H: 4
M: 5
Round three results:
Sturt 20.3 (123) d Port 16.16 (114) at Alberton
South 18.13 (121) d Norwood 13.11 (89) at Noarlunga
West 15.6 (96) d Glenelg 12.20 (92) at Glenelg
The Eagles, Central and North had a bye.
Premiership table: Sturt 6 points; Central, Port 4; North, Eagles, West, South 2; Glenelg, Norwood 0.
Next round:
Wednesday
Eagles v Central at Thebarton
Saturday
Glenelg v Port (Glenelg)
Sturt v Norwood (Unley)
North v South (Prospect)
CHANNEL CROW: Behind the scenes in the Crows rooms after victory in round four (free)
