INTERVIEW: John Casey - 30 October 2026
Summary
John Casey joins the show to preview the Adelaide 36ers' match against the New Zealand Breakers, analyzing the team's current struggles and the importance of bench depth. The discussion highlights the Breakers' resilience after a grueling road trip and the 36ers' need for a tougher start to avoid falling behind. The episode also features a retrospective on the 1986 Invincibles, celebrating the team's 40th anniversary and their historic regular season performance.
Topics discussed
Intro and John Casey's favorite team biscuit
Assessing Adelaide's 4-5 record and compressed ladder
New Zealand Breakers' strength and head-to-head stats
Injury updates: Matt Kenyon, Flynn Cameron, and Bull Quoll
Bench production and John Jenkins' shooting struggles
Coach Gleeson's challenge to young players for depth
The importance of starting fast and playing physical
1986 Invincibles legacy and 'Go Hard or Go Home'
New Zealand's brutal road trip and resilience
1986 team's incredible schedule and Mark Davis's performance
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