INTERVIEW: Scott Buns - 28 August 2026
Summary
GWS forward coach Scotty Burns joins The FIVEAA Sports Show to discuss the Giants' week off and preparations for their first final. Burns highlights the team's improved fitness and ball movement compared to last year, while addressing minor injury concerns for key players like Tex and Cal Archie. He outlines the collaborative coaching approach under Matty Nix and details strategies to neutralize top opponents' star players. The episode concludes with confidence in the squad's depth and readiness for the upcoming finals series.
Topics discussed
Introduction and scouting the opponent
Reflecting on the season and the bye week
Clarifying Tex's injury scare
Collaborative coaching and ball movement philosophy
Offensive strategy: corridors and direct play
Correcting last year's finals mistakes
Team fitness and player availability
Benefits of the bye for preparation
Analyzing potential finals opponents
Strategies to nullify star players
Midfield form and Dan Curtin's role
Midfield depth and ruck performance
Periphery players and Cal Archie's return
Hosts' analysis of coaching and ball movement
Final thoughts on intent and upcoming game
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