Comeback
Comeback

Author: James Button

Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing

Published: 2016-08-29

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0522866166

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As a boy, James Button fell in love with the Geelong Football Club. It was a family affair. But as the years wore on and the defeats and disappointments mounted, it became clear to him: his team would never win a flag. This book tells the story of his glorious mistake. Writing as a reporter, not primarily as a fan, James interviews hundreds of people to tell the story of how one organisation changed its culture, on and off the field. He relates not only the fortunes of the team over fifty years but of the town with which it is so closely entwined. And he tries to explain why so many of us, whoever we barrack for, are gripped by an unreasonable passion for football.

The Brownlow
The Brownlow

Author: Geoff Slattery

Publisher: Slattery Media Group

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780980744743

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The Brownlow Medal is the most prized individual award in Australian Football. The medal, awarded to the League's fairest and best player, has a proud history ever since Geelong's 'Carji' Greeves was the inaugural recipient in 1924. THE BROWNLOW- A TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL tells the story of every winner in a collection of essays and interviews, complemented by strong photography. There's Ivor Warne-Smith, who won the League's highest honour twice despite being gassed in World War I, there's Barry Round, the oldest winner at 31 years and 238 days, with 258 games experience, there's Jim Stynes, the Irish recruit who first heard about football in his late teens. Each member of this special family has a story to tell. This updated edition of THE BROWNLOW- A TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL features interviews with all the Brownlow Medallists since 2003, including Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley, former Eagle-turned-Tiger Ben Cousins, and the most recent recipient of the award, Gary Ablett Jnr. There will also be a feature on the 2010 winner.

The Game
The Game

Author: Dennis Cometti

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1743431163

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For fans of the AFL and great sports writing, this collection provides a compelling look at events on and off the field. The Game collects the best AFL stories on and off the field told by the best writers around. They delve behind the statistics, examining the players, coaches and teams that make the game. Greg Baum brings to life the epic drawn 2010 grand final and Jake Niall dissects game styles and tells how the Cats saved football in 2008. Caroline Wilson uncovers the psyche of such greats as former Western Bulldog star Scott West and Shane Crawford during his struggles as the reigning Brownlow Medallist. Jake Niall examines Nathan Buckley's search for football utopia while Samantha Lane details how Lance Franklin handles the fame game. Emma Quayle recalls the bond that ties West Coast Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui and Carlton defender Chris Yarran, and coach Ross Lyon opens up to Rohan Connolly about the most emotional year of his life. From Carey to Cousins, Judd to Franklin, Sheedy to Malthouse, the dark days of the Blues to the dynasties of the Brisbane Lions and Geelong, The Game offers the winning combination of great stories and top-notch writers.

The Stolen Dream
The Stolen Dream

Author: John Devaney

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-07-04

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 0244776903

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The book examines a period when football underwent a seismic and ineradicable change brought about by the determination of the Victorian Football League to wrest control of the game's development and destiny from the various state controlling bodies and the Australian Football Council. Whereas the VFL had initially been the first among equals, it gradually assumed the role of the sole and undisputed guardian of the code. The AFC, once football's ostensible national controlling body, became an irrelevance. Instead of a national sport with a national remit we ended up with an expanded VFL with a majority of Victorian member clubs supplemented by a token sprinkling of teams from interstate. Such teams were in most cases created from scratch and could in no way be said to derive directly from the states' unique and distinctive football traditions and culture. For some, it was a brave new world, but evolution does not inevitably entail improvement.

The Danihers
The Danihers

Author: Chris Daniher

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13: 1459603796

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A revealing account of how four unassuming blokes from the bush endeared themselves to Australian Rules fans and became part of football folklore.

Aussie Rules For Dummies
Aussie Rules For Dummies

Author: Jim Maine

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-04-12

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1118348753

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Created especially for the Australian customer! Facts, tips and stats for players, spectators and coaches! Fully updated with all the latest rule changes and including expanded skills, coaching and training chapters, Aussie Rules For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from getting a grip on the basics to more advanced aspects of playing, watching and coaching Australia's national game. Packed with practical information and fascinating anecdotes, this is the simplest, clearest and most detailed guide to AFL available. Discover how to: Understand positions, umpires and scoring Gear up correctly, and avoid and treat injuries Improve your playing skills and coach effectively Appreciate the clubs, competitions and awards

Favourite Footy Yarns: Expanded and Updated
Favourite Footy Yarns: Expanded and Updated

Author: Ken Piesse

Publisher: Echo

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1760686662

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How much did it originally cost to sign up 'the King', Wayne Carey? Which Carlton player only found out he'd retired when he read it in the papers? What did Buddy Franklin carry with him on the Kokoda Trail? Find out in Favourite Footy Yarns. Packed full of hilarious (mostly) true stories, fascinating facts, bloopers and stats, this updated edition from Australian sport's master storyteller Ken Piesse will have you laughing out loud. The perfect book for any footy fan, it covers the biggest names in the game - from Barassi, Whitten and Ablett to Riewoldt, Fev and Cripps.

The Rise of the Suns
The Rise of the Suns

Author: Campbell Brown

Publisher: Slattery Media Group

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781921778315

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Campbell Brown is a former Hawthorn premiership player who moved at the start of 2011 to play for the Gold Coast Suns in their debut season in the AFL. Brown is keeping a diary and offering a running commentary on a season in which history of some sort of another will be made on a weekly basis. AFL superstar Gary Ablett, the freakish Jared Brennan and future stars David Swallow, Dion Prestia and Maverick Weller will be among his teammates.

A History of the Barossa Vintage Festival - Past & Present Events
A History of the Barossa Vintage Festival - Past & Present Events

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Publisher: Rebekah Rosenzweig

Published:

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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This publication highlights and documents key events over the festival's history since its beginnings in 1947. Its history has been researched, compiled and written by 2021 Barossa Young Ambassador participant, Rebekah Rosenzweig. Learn about the history of the Barossa's much loved biennial event, the Barossa Vintage Festival, as you turn the pages. Featuring many photographs from the archives and community members, this book is sure to bring back memories as the reader reminisces on festivals gone by.

From Sidelines to Centre Field
From Sidelines to Centre Field

Author: M. Phillips

Publisher: UNSW Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780868404103

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Phillips (history and sociology of sport, U. of South Australia) explores the changing role and techniques of coaching in Australia from the 1850s to the 1990s. Addresses such issues as ethics, sportsmanship, professionalism, and amateurism and documents the initiation of coaching education in Australia. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR