The Sunday Roast with KG & Sam Tugwell - 13 September 2026
Summary
Hosts KG and Sam Tugwell dissect the Adelaide Crows' crushing semi-final loss to Brisbane, debating whether coach Matthew Nix and the board must make ruthless list management changes to break a 30-year premiership drought. Listeners and guests criticize the team's poor first-quarter performance and lack of finals pressure, urging the club to prioritize accountability over sentimentality. The episode also features a preview of the SANFL preliminary final, with North Adelaide coach Sam Jacobs discussing his team's resilience and strategy against reigning premiers Sturt.
Topics discussed
Intro: Adelaide Crows' semi-final exit and listener reactions
Analysis of poor performance and need for ruthless decisions
Comparing Brisbane's success to Adelaide's shortcomings
Listener call: John on coaching strategies and player execution
Tribute to retiring player Tex and his emotional farewell
Listener call: Gary on tactical errors and player readiness
Discussion on squad depth and the need for hard decisions
Reflecting on finals history and the growth of young players
Brisbane's consecutive finals and the critical crossroads for Adelaide
Debate on keeping or sacking coach Matthew Nix
Listener call: Bill on player responsibility and list management
Drafting strategy and the failure to secure key free agents
Promo for SANFL Preliminary Final and Grand Final coverage
Update on Under 16 Grand Final lightning delay
Listener call: John on coaching inaction and player pride
Listener call: Critique of coaching staff and delisting players
Listener call: Prediction of Hawthorne-Fremantle Grand Final
Listener call: Rick on tactical failures and coaching negligence
Analysis of slow starts and specific player performances
Interview with Sam Jacobs on SANFL Eagles' Prelim Final
Closing remarks and promotion for Monday's Sports Show
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