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8 minutes ago, BScotti said:

so i wonder where he will fit?  Mid to replace McQualter, fwd, or def and move chaplin?

He's had the advantages of high quality players, but I do really like the system and setups Chaplin has brought to our backline, so I would love to see him move to forwards coach. To me, it does feel like we've lacked system there as a big factor in our performance and he could bring that I believe.

I don't know Bassett's coaching strengths at all so perhaps he could be this, but if it turned out McQualter left for the Eagles I think we would need to target the best available/gettable tactical coach. In my opinion, that's an area where Goodwin struggles and we have performed best when we've had someone with that as a strength as part of the coaching team.

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12 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

After being highly regarded a decade or so ago, he was axed by Port Adelaide at the end of 2023 and spent 2024 out of the AFL system.

He might be fantastic but it wouldn’t be an overly inspiring appointment on face value.

Don’t get too excited. I believe he has been regarded as a very good defensive coach. 

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Would prefer a forward coach that actually plied their trade as a specialist forward. Aces in their places. Same goes for players we need to stop converting defenders into forwards. Our forward line is dis functional and has been for way too long. There is no system.

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Has been a head of coaching development at Norwood for the year.

Was an excellent cricketer in his day also, just happened to belt him for the hugest 6 over mid on during our cricketing days. 😂

Thought I'd massage that into this convo.😂

Won a 3-peat with Norwood from 2012-14 expected him to go for a job in his own right in the AFL.

Under utilized big time at Port, stepped aside for the greater good.

A hard working fella who will with fresh eyes and perspective do good things with our forward line.

At least we have been proactive this off season.

Hopefully Mcqualter gets the gig at Wet Coke, never liked him as our mids coach.

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51 minutes ago, Dee Boys said:

After being highly regarded a decade or so ago, he was axed by Port Adelaide at the end of 2023 and spent 2024 out of the AFL system.

He might be fantastic but it wouldn’t be an overly inspiring appointment on face value.

He actually stepped aside after the season.

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32 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

He actually stepped aside after the season.

 

 

PORT ADELAIDE assistant coach Nathan Bassett will depart the club after being advised his contract will not be renewed for 2024.

Bassett has spent eight seasons at Alberton, initially as defence coach before taking on the forward line in 2019.

This season he returned to the backline, where he made his name during a 210-game AFL playing career.

Port Adelaide General Manager – Football, Chris Davies thanked Bassett for his dedication to the club since 2015.

“Nathan has worked tirelessly for our club in an extremely demanding role,” Davies said.

“He has offered a unique perspective across his time with us and always operated with the utmost professionalism and diligence.

“We wish Nathan and his family well with his next career move.”

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Nathan Bassett has had a long and varied career in SNAFL and AFL, 210 games with Crows, Coached Redlegs to three consecutive Grand finals winning two, 2 years with bummers then 8 years with Port as fwd and backline coach finishing up at the end of 2023. Spent 2024 back at Redlegs in a FD management role and has a lot of experience with player development as well. We traded the boy back home due to serious injury, I am interested in seeing what the man can bring back to the Dees.

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4 minutes ago, bluey said:

He cleared off once before, no thanks.

That info says he hardly cleared off from Port. They called time on him it seems. 
And it was after 8 years as well.
That’s hardly leaving a by Club in the church. 

Wouldn’t  want to be employed by you Bluey all you have done is blemish Nathan for long service and loyalty. 

I would think Goody  would be all over SA assistants and be very aware of their credentials. 

Thank goodness. 

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10 minutes ago, bluey said:

He cleared off once before, no thanks.

I also know what you are referring to but it’s a decade ago. Give it a go move on. 
Houston changed his mind  and Bassett did also. 

Actually so did one of the Jarmans !! Was 25/30 years ago. Have you forgiven him ? 

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23 minutes ago, 58er said:

That info says he hardly cleared off from Port. They called time on him it seems. 
And it was after 8 years as well.
That’s hardly leaving a by Club in the church. 

Wouldn’t  want to be employed by you Bluey all you have done is blemish Nathan for long service and loyalty. 

I would think Goody  would be all over SA assistants and be very aware of their credentials. 

Thank goodness. 

Yes Adelaide are killing it

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29 minutes ago, 58er said:

Actually so did one of the Jarmans !! Was 25/30 years ago. Have you forgiven him ? 

No

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