Instead, the decorated coach is focusing on developing a new culture at the club, one that involves commitment, hard work and the ongoing development of his playing group.

The 98 point loss did hurt, but Bach was quick to put it behind him and focus on the challenges that lay ahead.

"We are undermanned that is for sure and that is due mainly to our growing injury list," he said.

"However, there are some players who aren't prepared to put in the hard yards on the training track and it is showing. This is a culture that needs changing."

Already struggling with a number of players sidelined due to injury, Great Western suffered yet another blow when ruckman Shannon Notting was forced to withdraw on Saturday morning due to illness. Adding to the woes, rover Cody Virgona suffered a corked thigh just 10 minutes into the match and took no further part in the match.

This allowed reserves players Nathan Ringin, Nick Dunford and Jesse Bennett to step up and enjoy plenty of game time, along with youngster Angus Murray, who had already played a full game in the under 16s.

"It is a real credit to these blokes for stepping up after having already played a game of football," Bach said.

Moyston Willaura booted 7.4 in the opening term and although Great Western did produce some excellent passages through Nick Thomas, Aaron Williams, the consistent BJ Burton and Sam Cocks, the Pumas always found an answer.