INTERVIEW: Neil Button - 08 September 2026
Summary
The FIVEAA Sports Show welcomes Neil Button, a Norwood legend and 193cm ruckman, to discuss his recent induction into the SA Hall of Fame. Button reflects on his career highlights, including three premierships and memorable matches against WA teams, while sharing anecdotes about his time as a teacher and his famous "Bear" nickname. The conversation also covers his serious head injury in 1984 that ended his season and his enduring legacy in South Australian football.
Topics discussed
Introduction and SA Hall of Fame induction
Neil Button's reaction to the honour
Recalling the Halcyon years and opponents
Advice on playing centre-and-up forward
Career stats and physical attributes
Early career and recruitment by Norwood
School days and the 'Bear' nickname
Memories of the Knight Cup series
Balancing teaching and interstate games
Experience as a maths teacher
Anecdote about teaching Will Anderson
Choosing a favourite premiership
Personal struggles during the 1975 Grand Final
The 1978 comeback and key moments
The 1984 injury and concussion
Medical response and recovery timeline
Career summary and closing remarks
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