Books of Australian football
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The Bad Boys of Footy
By Matthew WebberNor was he simply the best of his era: one that started when the famous 'King Wally' Lewis hung up his boots and let playmakers like Peter Sterling, Terry Lamb, Ricky Stuart, 'Alfie' Langer and Greg Alexander take up the mantle, ...
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Australian Football Skills
By John Harris, Neville StrauchAustralian Football Skills
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Black and White: The Taylor Diaries - 1990
By Brian Taylor, Jon AndersonDiary kept during the AFL 1990 season by the Collingwood full forward. His own disappointing year is contrasted with the club's successful quest for the premiership. Includes informative comments and training and coaching methods.
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Roosters the History of North Ballarat Football Club 1882-2002: From Gumboots to Glory
By Phil RobertsRoosters the History of North Ballarat Football Club 1882-2002: From Gumboots to Glory
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Gentleman Jack: The Johnny Cahill Story 1958-82
By John Wood, Jack WoodGentleman Jack: The Johnny Cahill Story 1958-82
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The Phoenix Rises
By Ross Oakley, Jonathan Green, Geoff SlatteryIn praise of The Phoenix Rises, legendary football journalist Mike Sheahan writes: This book reminds us of how the transition unfolded and of the constant drama that beset those early days.
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Ablett: The Gary Ablett Story : the Unauthorised Biography
By Ken PiesseAblett: The Gary Ablett Story : the Unauthorised Biography
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The Danihers: [the Story of Football's Favourite Family]
By Terry DaniherJim grins as he talks, his face wrinkling with lines, like Paul Hogan's once did. It seems he loves an audience. Slowly conversation turns to football, to the recent debut of Anthony's son Darcy for Essendon. Then the book is mentioned.
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The Swan Lake Spectacular: How South Melbourne Won the 1933 VFL Premiership
By Marc FiddianThe Swan Lake Spectacular: How South Melbourne Won the 1933 VFL Premiership
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Side by Side: A Season with Collingwood
By Peter RyanHis name might be Mark Harvey or Chris Bond or John Longmire or Guy McKenna or Todd Viney . It is unlikely , in this era , to be someone over the age of 50 . Few commentators seem to understand , in the modern era , it's not the person ...
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Brave Heart: Lessons Learnt from Life
By Brett Kirk, Hayley S. KirkThere have been times throughout my life that have challenged who I am and I have not always held my head high and said: this is me.
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The Stats Revolution: The Life, Loves and Passion of Football's Futurist
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Jock: The Story of Jock McHale, Collingwood's Greatest Coach
By Glenn McFarlaneHe gave the free kick away to Paddy Shea , who passed the ball over to Alan Belcher , resulting in Essendon's first goal . After a close first half , in which Collingwood trailed by only five points , Essendon dominated the final hour ...
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The Red Fox: The Biography of Norm Smith : Legendary Melbourne Coach
By Ben CollinsWith Clarke sidelined for several weeks , Webb had the opportunity to prove his worth as an under - sized key - forward . Although Webb and Clarke shared a number of striking similarities – i.e. , they were both fast , lightly - built ...
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The Book of Footy Lists
By Mark FinePeter Hudson's knee Hudson entered the 1972 season as the game's highestprofile figure . The Hawthorn champ had kicked 150 goals the previous season , equalling Bob Pratt's record from 1934 , and many fans expected him to exceed that ...
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Glory & Fame: The Rise and Rise of the Essendon Football Club
By John MurrayThe additions would include young draftees Jason Winderlich , Jason Laycock , Jobe Watson , the son of club legend Tim Watson , and from Fremantle , Adam McPhee . But this was now officially a side in transition , however gradual .
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Retro Blues: Sturt in the Fabulous '80's
By Angel FernandezRetro Blues: Sturt in the Fabulous '80's
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The Maffra Football Story: Part I: The Triumph of Will/Part II: The Ascent of the Eagle
By Ron Reed, Bill Traill, William John TraillThe book is a sequel to 'The Maffra Football Story' a fulsome account of the history of AFL football in Maffra, a small Gippsland town where the sport became something a religion from its introduction early in the 1880s.
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Panthers on the Prowl: A History of the Waverley Football Club
By Marc FiddianPanthers on the Prowl: A History of the Waverley Football Club
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Every Game Ever Played: VFL/AFL Results 1897 To 1997
By Stephen RodgersProvides match statistics for each game and describes the characters, classic encounters and highlights of each season. Includes information about ground changes, new rules, the McIntyre Finals systems and the night series. .