Trevor Nisbett is an Australia

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n businessman, executive and former Australian rules football

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er, who played for South Bunbury

South Bunbury Football Club

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 in the South West Football League

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 (SWFL). He is the current Chief Executive Officer

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 (CEO) of the West Coast Eagles

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 in the Australian Football League

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 (AFL).

Career

Nisbett was born and grew up in Bunbury

Bunbury, Western Australia

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, Western Australia

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. He attended Bunbury Senior High School

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 and played senior football for South Bunbury

South Bunbury Football Club

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. He attended the University of Western Australia

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 in Perth

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, graduating with a Bachelor of Physical Education

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 and a Graduate Diploma of Education.

After serving as Football Manager of the East Perth Football Club

East Perth Football Club

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 for two years, Nisbett became involved with the West Coast Eagles

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 in 1989, when he was appointed Football Manager of the club. In 1999, Nisbett was appointed CEO of the West Coast Eagles, replacing Brian Cook

Brian Cook (football administrator)

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. In 2000, Nisbett was awarded the inaugural Australian Sports Medal, and in 2003, the inaugural Graeme Samuel Award, receiving a $20,000 award. He is also a deupty chairman of the David Wirrpanda

David Wirrpanda

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Foundation and a member of the board of Foodbank WA.