The Sunday Roast with KG & Leith Forrest - 16 August 2026
Summary
Hosts Leith and KG discuss a tough weekend for South Australian sport, highlighting the Adelaide Crows' collapse and Port Adelaide's injury-plagued season. The episode features an exclusive interview with West Adelaide coach Nathan Bassett, who reflects on his remarkable turnaround of the club into the finals. Guests Dean Brogan and callers also weigh in on Port Adelaide's future and the controversial suspension of Melbourne's Jacob van Royen.
Topics discussed
Weekend AFL results: Siren, Crows, and West Adelaide
Introduction and West Adelaide's historic turnaround
Nathan Bissett appointed West Adelaide coach
West Adelaide's 7 wooden spoons and elimination final
Discussion on West Adelaide's potential and fan support
Adelaide Crows' loss to Fremantle and pressure issues
Crows' forward line performance and upcoming GWS game
Port Adelaide's refusal to do media and season end
Port Adelaide's injury crisis and 'polishing a turd'
Port Adelaide's future and learning from the season
Joshua Alear's serious head injury in 200th game
Concussion protocols and Alear's return timeline
Cameron Green's injury and Bangladesh match context
Australia's poor cricket performance against Bangladesh
Australia's chase and listener call-in details
Nathan Bissett interview preview and AFLW Crows game
Port Adelaide's life without Zach Butters
Crows' selection debate: Riley O'Brien and Tex Walker
Crows' forward line balance and frequent changes
Joshua Alear's suspension and comparison to Fogarty
Debate on Alear's penalty and concussion perspective
Glenelg's performance and Matthew Clarke's coaching
Glenelg's final series prospects and listener feedback
Ozzy Rules' offense and Van Ruen's game finish
Inconsistency in penalties for final series games
Standards for player conduct in final games
Matthew Lloyd's view on Alear's penalty reduction
Bo McCrea's push into umpire and potential fine
Port Adelaide's injury list and trade deal suggestions
Port Adelaide media silence and upcoming interviews
Nathan Bissett's remarkable coaching achievements
Nathan Bissett interview: West Adelaide's junior investment
West Adelaide's high performance and injury management
West Adelaide's adaptation to new facilities and style
Building belief and culture at West Adelaide
Supporter expectations and player mindset at West Adelaide
Nathan Bissett's expectations and Nordwood comparison
West Adelaide's confidence and recent form
Challenges of playing top teams in finals
Nathan Bissett's career path from SFL to AFL
West Adelaide's sustainability and Bissett's future
Coaching passionate players with limited reward
Praise for Nathan Bissett and West Adelaide's joy
Bissett's track record and the challenge of retention
West Adelaide's final series hopes and Dean Brogan intro
Port Adelaide's season reset and recent losses
Port Adelaide's defensive strengths and positives
Individual player improvements at Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide's massive offseason and draft needs
Josh Carr's leadership and cultural foundations
Port Adelaide's future outlook and recruiting
Zach Butters' injury status and final game possibility
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