DOB: 7 December 1976
From: Morialta High School/Norwood, selection #3, 1996 Rookie Draft
Number: 49 (1997 Reserves)
Games: 0 (210 total)
Goals: 0 (25 total)
Career statistics
Drafted two years into his SANFL senior career, Bassett was promoted to Melbourne's senior list after Round 4, 1997 to replace Craig Turley. The next day he fractured his sternum in a Reserves game, returning late in the year before being swapped to Adelaide for Matthew Collins and Brent Williams.
Bassett played 13 games in his first season in Adelaide, but lost his spot late in the season and missed the Crows premiership triumph. He remained with the Crows until the end of 2008, then rejoined Norwood, staying there until 2003. He coached Norwood from 2010 to 2013 before being appointed an assistant coach with Essendon. He became an assistant at Port Adelaide before the 2016 season, remaining with them until the end of 2024. In the absence of regular coach Ken Hinkley, Bassett coached against Melbourne in Round 18, 2022. In 2025 he rejoined Melbourne as backline and team defence coach.
Bassett's brother Scott played for Port Adelaide and Western Bulldogs between 1999 and 2004.
Media
Age - 21/04/1997
melbournefc.com.au - 01/11/2024
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