INTERVIEW: Nathan Bassett - 21 August 2026
Summary
West Adelaide coach Nathan Bassett joins The FIVEAA Sports Show to celebrate the club's return to the SANFL finals after a decade-long drought and seven wooden spoons. Bassett discusses the team's transformation, highlighting the impact of new signings like Chris Burgess and the integration of young talent from junior programs. He reflects on breaking the club's historical cycle of underperformance and credits a strong coaching staff and player commitment for their recent success. The episode concludes with a look ahead to their upcoming finals match against the Eagles.
Topics discussed
Introduction: West Adelaide back in finals after 10 years
Review of recent win against Glenelg and team momentum
Coaching philosophy shift and player development
Youth talent, junior pipeline, and Chris Burgess signing
Club culture, mindset, and breaking the cycle of failure
Comparison with Richmond's rise and staff stability
Recalling pre-season predictions and the win over Eagles
Tactical adjustments: Moving Burgess to defense
Sponsorship, Ben Warren's role, and coaching team
Closing remarks and next week's fixture
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