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Learning From Legends

Learning From Legends

AFL

by McAvaney, Bruce

Book - 2009

Be inspired as respected sports commentator Bruce McAvaney goes face-to-face with past and present AFL greats in a collection of candid and insightful int...Show more Be inspired as respected sports commentator Bruce McAvaney goes face-to-face with past and present AFL greats in a collection of candid and insightful interviews. Learn the lessons of leadership from the players and coaches who have made the game a success and discover the driving forces which have taken them to the top of their sport. Appealing to all AFL and sports enthusiasts, this beautifully- illustrated book is not only about leadership, but also the responsibilities that come with it in the sporting arena. Show less

Be inspired as respected sports commentator Bruce McAvaney goes face-to-face with past and present AFL greats in a collection of candid and insightful int...Show more Be inspired as respected sports commentator Bruce McAvaney goes face-to-face with past and present AFL greats in a collection of candid and insightful interviews. Learn the lessons of leadership from the players and coaches who have made the game a success and discover the driving forces which have taken them to the top of their sport. Appealing to all AFL and sports enthusiasts, this beautifully- illustrated book is not only about leadership, but also the responsibilities that come with it in the sporting arena. Show less

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F Is for Footy, S Is for Speccy

F Is for Footy, S Is for Speccy

by Jellett, Tom

Board Book - 2019

It's time to learn your ABCs of footy. A is for Aussie Rules after all. Young footy fans are in for a treat as they work their way through their ABCs like never before. It's time to learn your ABCs of footy. A is for Aussie Rules after all. Young footy fans are in for a treat as they work their way through their ABCs like never before. Show less

It's time to learn your ABCs of footy. A is for Aussie Rules after all. Young footy fans are in for a treat as they work their way through their ABCs like never before. It's time to learn your ABCs of footy. A is for Aussie Rules after all. Young footy fans are in for a treat as they work their way through their ABCs like never before. Show less

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Legends

Legends

The AFL Indigenous Team of the Century

by Gorman, Sean

Book - 2011

A rare glimpse into the wonderful life stories of the best indigenous Austrailian-rules football stars, this record presents the players' own descriptions...Show more A rare glimpse into the wonderful life stories of the best indigenous Austrailian-rules football stars, this record presents the players' own descriptions of their journeys, careers, and staunchest supporters. Inspirational and compelling, these are the tales of men who excelled through dedication, hard work, and focus; men who became and remain role models. With contributions from the likes of Farmer, Goodes, Long, Rioli, and Winmar, this account demonstrates the experiences of the indigenous male on the field of play and in contemporary Australian society. Show less

A rare glimpse into the wonderful life stories of the best indigenous Austrailian-rules football stars, this record presents the players' own descriptions...Show more A rare glimpse into the wonderful life stories of the best indigenous Austrailian-rules football stars, this record presents the players' own descriptions of their journeys, careers, and staunchest supporters. Inspirational and compelling, these are the tales of men who excelled through dedication, hard work, and focus; men who became and remain role models. With contributions from the likes of Farmer, Goodes, Long, Rioli, and Winmar, this account demonstrates the experiences of the indigenous male on the field of play and in contemporary Australian society. Show less

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AFL Wit & Wisdom of the Players

AFL Wit & Wisdom of the Players

by Evans, Eamon

Book - 2019

Whether you are an elite athlete, ambitious professional, dedicated parent or hard-working student, all of us are at times challenged by doubts and setbac...Show more Whether you are an elite athlete, ambitious professional, dedicated parent or hard-working student, all of us are at times challenged by doubts and setbacks. This collection of inspiring and oft times hilarious quotes and quips from some of Australia's leading AFL players will lighten your mood and give an insight into the lives of people truly challenged by their own thoughts. With pearls of wisdom from some of AFL's best players and sharpest minds, Wit and Wisdom of the Players is a hilarious collectionfrom players past and present. Show less

Whether you are an elite athlete, ambitious professional, dedicated parent or hard-working student, all of us are at times challenged by doubts and setbac...Show more Whether you are an elite athlete, ambitious professional, dedicated parent or hard-working student, all of us are at times challenged by doubts and setbacks. This collection of inspiring and oft times hilarious quotes and quips from some of Australia's leading AFL players will lighten your mood and give an insight into the lives of people truly challenged by their own thoughts. With pearls of wisdom from some of AFL's best players and sharpest minds, Wit and Wisdom of the Players is a hilarious collectionfrom players past and present. Show less

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Legends of the Australian Football Hall of Fame

Legends of the Australian Football Hall of Fame

by Eva, Bruce

Book - 2012

Legends include: Barrie Robran, who dominated football in South Australia during the late 1960s and early 1970s, winning the Magarey Medal in 1968, 1970 a...Show more Legends include: Barrie Robran, who dominated football in South Australia during the late 1960s and early 1970s, winning the Magarey Medal in 1968, 1970 and 1973; Gordon Coventry, one of the most prolific goal kickers in league history; and Haydn Bunton, who played 322 league games before making his mark as a tactician, leading Swan Districts to their first three premierships as captain-coach in 1961-63. Show less

Legends include: Barrie Robran, who dominated football in South Australia during the late 1960s and early 1970s, winning the Magarey Medal in 1968, 1970 a...Show more Legends include: Barrie Robran, who dominated football in South Australia during the late 1960s and early 1970s, winning the Magarey Medal in 1968, 1970 and 1973; Gordon Coventry, one of the most prolific goal kickers in league history; and Haydn Bunton, who played 322 league games before making his mark as a tactician, leading Swan Districts to their first three premierships as captain-coach in 1961-63. Show less

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100 Goals

100 Goals

The Stars That Kicked Them : 21 Living Legends

by Anderson, Jon

Book - 2016

There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill crea...Show more There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill created their own records and delighted the fans. Even today the idea of Buddy Franklin kicking 100 goals this season is being talked about in hushed tones. Will he do it? Is it possible in the fast-paced modern game? The players bring back the thrill of the chase to 100 with their own recollections of the time. Among them are some of the greats of the game -- Doug Wade, Peter Hudson, Alex Jeaulenko, Peter McKenna, Gary Ablett, Tony Lockett, Buddy Franklin, Matthew Lloyd, Peter Sumich, Fraser Gehrig, Malcolm Blight and more. Great representatives for their clubs and cheered forever more by the fans. Most are household names, all have an interesting story to tell. Fascinating inside stories from Jon Anderson from players who were at the pinnacle of their careers. Show less

There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill crea...Show more There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill created their own records and delighted the fans. Even today the idea of Buddy Franklin kicking 100 goals this season is being talked about in hushed tones. Will he do it? Is it possible in the fast-paced modern game? The players bring back the thrill of the chase to 100 with their own recollections of the time. Among them are some of the greats of the game -- Doug Wade, Peter Hudson, Alex Jeaulenko, Peter McKenna, Gary Ablett, Tony Lockett, Buddy Franklin, Matthew Lloyd, Peter Sumich, Fraser Gehrig, Malcolm Blight and more. Great representatives for their clubs and cheered forever more by the fans. Most are household names, all have an interesting story to tell. Fascinating inside stories from Jon Anderson from players who were at the pinnacle of their careers. Show less

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AFL Grand Finals 80's

AFL Grand Finals 80's

1983-1985

DVD - 2018

Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Show less

Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Show less

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Chappy

Chappy

by Chapman, Paul

Book - 2015

Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exa...Show more Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exactly who he was. From the angry young man who arrived at Geelong following the tragic accidental death of his brother Glenn in 1998, to the horrors of the Bali massacre four years later, Chapman tells his story with brutal honesty which is the only way he knows. He didn't want this book to be a reflection of the 280 games he played with Geelong and Essendon, claiming he had read too many of those over the journey. Instead he chose to share the reasons behind Geelong's extraordinary run of success between 2007 and 2011, the coaching philosophies of Mark Thompson and Chris Scott and the personalities of the men he played with. Paul Chapman had an outstanding junior career before starting as a teen in the TAC Cup. He was drafted by Geelong in 1999, and played three premierships. He was named best and fairest in 2006, won the Norm Smith medal for best on ground in the 2009 AFL Grand Final and was named as an All-Australian 2009-2010. He played his last two seasons for Essendon, ending his career in 2015. Show less

Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exa...Show more Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exactly who he was. From the angry young man who arrived at Geelong following the tragic accidental death of his brother Glenn in 1998, to the horrors of the Bali massacre four years later, Chapman tells his story with brutal honesty which is the only way he knows. He didn't want this book to be a reflection of the 280 games he played with Geelong and Essendon, claiming he had read too many of those over the journey. Instead he chose to share the reasons behind Geelong's extraordinary run of success between 2007 and 2011, the coaching philosophies of Mark Thompson and Chris Scott and the personalities of the men he played with. Paul Chapman had an outstanding junior career before starting as a teen in the TAC Cup. He was drafted by Geelong in 1999, and played three premierships. He was named best and fairest in 2006, won the Norm Smith medal for best on ground in the 2009 AFL Grand Final and was named as an All-Australian 2009-2010. He played his last two seasons for Essendon, ending his career in 2015. Show less

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28

by Jack, Brandon

Book - 2021

A brutally honest memoir that completely rethinks what it means to be a man. Continually told he was born with footballing blood, Brandon Jack has spent h...Show more A brutally honest memoir that completely rethinks what it means to be a man. Continually told he was born with footballing blood, Brandon Jack has spent his life uncertain of the relationship he holds with the games he's played. Now a writer and musician, he sits in his apartment and reflects upon the years spent pursuing what felt like an inevitability - the footballing life. This is a unique and darkly poetic fly-on-the-wall account of a world that is usually shown in bright lights. Filled with relentlessly driven diary entries, vivid details of life at the fringe, and memories of binge-drinking into oblivion as an escape during his playing days at the Sydney Swans, 28 is a portrayal of the sporting psyche in a way that has never been done before. But the true beauty of this book lies in the space outside football. Laid bare on these pages is a searingly honest deep dive into sport, addiction, art, sexuality, masculinity, love, family and identity. Show less

A brutally honest memoir that completely rethinks what it means to be a man. Continually told he was born with footballing blood, Brandon Jack has spent h...Show more A brutally honest memoir that completely rethinks what it means to be a man. Continually told he was born with footballing blood, Brandon Jack has spent his life uncertain of the relationship he holds with the games he's played. Now a writer and musician, he sits in his apartment and reflects upon the years spent pursuing what felt like an inevitability - the footballing life. This is a unique and darkly poetic fly-on-the-wall account of a world that is usually shown in bright lights. Filled with relentlessly driven diary entries, vivid details of life at the fringe, and memories of binge-drinking into oblivion as an escape during his playing days at the Sydney Swans, 28 is a portrayal of the sporting psyche in a way that has never been done before. But the true beauty of this book lies in the space outside football. Laid bare on these pages is a searingly honest deep dive into sport, addiction, art, sexuality, masculinity, love, family and identity. Show less

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AFL Fun

AFL Fun

Book - 2016

All level 4 Readers contain pre-reading activities to set the purpose for reading and post-reading activities to assist in comprehension and fluency development. All level 4 Readers contain pre-reading activities to set the purpose for reading and post-reading activities to assist in comprehension and fluency development. Show less

All level 4 Readers contain pre-reading activities to set the purpose for reading and post-reading activities to assist in comprehension and fluency development. All level 4 Readers contain pre-reading activities to set the purpose for reading and post-reading activities to assist in comprehension and fluency development. Show less

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Super Skills

Super Skills

Learn to Play the Game You Love!

Book - 2018

"Learn to play the game you love with this AFLW skills book. Start with Aussie rules basics like HANDBALLING and the DROP PUNT KICK and work up to epic moves like SELLING CANDY and the TORPEDO KICK."--Back cover. "Learn to play the game you love with this AFLW skills book. Start with Aussie rules basics like HANDBALLING and the DROP PUNT KICK and work up to epic moves like SELLING CANDY and the TORPEDO KICK."--Back cover. Show less

"Learn to play the game you love with this AFLW skills book. Start with Aussie rules basics like HANDBALLING and the DROP PUNT KICK and work up to epic moves like SELLING CANDY and the TORPEDO KICK."--Back cover. "Learn to play the game you love with this AFLW skills book. Start with Aussie rules basics like HANDBALLING and the DROP PUNT KICK and work up to epic moves like SELLING CANDY and the TORPEDO KICK."--Back cover. Show less

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More Than A Kick

More Than A Kick

Footy, the Photo and Me

by Harris, Tayla

Book - 2020

AFLW player Tayla Harris was at work on the footy field when she kicked a goal. A photo of the kick - taken by Michael Willson - showcased her incredible ...Show more AFLW player Tayla Harris was at work on the footy field when she kicked a goal. A photo of the kick - taken by Michael Willson - showcased her incredible athletic ability and was posted online. What happened next was an extraordinary turning point in Tayla's life. The photo quickly became iconic as Tayla stood strong against the online trolls. This is the inspiring story of Tayla's stellar sporting career so far, and her hard-earned advice to young people navigating the ups and downs of social media. Show less

AFLW player Tayla Harris was at work on the footy field when she kicked a goal. A photo of the kick - taken by Michael Willson - showcased her incredible ...Show more AFLW player Tayla Harris was at work on the footy field when she kicked a goal. A photo of the kick - taken by Michael Willson - showcased her incredible athletic ability and was posted online. What happened next was an extraordinary turning point in Tayla's life. The photo quickly became iconic as Tayla stood strong against the online trolls. This is the inspiring story of Tayla's stellar sporting career so far, and her hard-earned advice to young people navigating the ups and downs of social media. Show less

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Chappy

Chappy

Believe It or Not

by Chapman, Paul

eBook - 2015

Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exa...Show more Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exactly who he was. From the angry young man who arrived at Geelong following the tragic accidental death of his brother Glenn in 1998, to the horrors of the Bali massacre four years later, Chapman tells his story with brutal honesty which is the only way he knows. He didn't want this book to be a reflection of the 280 games he played with the Cats and the Bombers, claiming he had read too many of those over the journey. Show less

Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exa...Show more Chappy is a raw and honest account of a glittering 16-year AFL career that scaled rare heights but included personal trauma as Paul Chapman discovered exactly who he was. From the angry young man who arrived at Geelong following the tragic accidental death of his brother Glenn in 1998, to the horrors of the Bali massacre four years later, Chapman tells his story with brutal honesty which is the only way he knows. He didn't want this book to be a reflection of the 280 games he played with the Cats and the Bombers, claiming he had read too many of those over the journey. Show less

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100 Goals

100 Goals

by Anderson, Jon

eBook - 2016

There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill crea...Show more There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill created their own records and delighted the fans. Even today the idea of Buddy Franklin kicking 100 goals this season is being talked about in hushed tones. Will he do it? Is it possible in the fast-paced modern game? The players bring back the thrill of the chase to 100 with their own recollections of the time. Among them are some of the greats of the game -- Doug Wade, Peter Hudson, Alex Jeaulenko, Peter McKenna, Gary Ablett, Tony Lockett, Buddy Franklin, Matthew Lloyd, Peter Sumich, Fraser Gehrig, Malcolm Blight and more. Great representatives for their clubs and cheered forever more by the fans. Most are household names, all have an interesting story to tell. Fascinating inside stories from Jon Anderson from players who were at the pinnacle of their careers. Show less

There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill crea...Show more There are only 21 players alive who have kicked 100 goals in a season. These are golden moments in AFL football. These are players who by their skill created their own records and delighted the fans. Even today the idea of Buddy Franklin kicking 100 goals this season is being talked about in hushed tones. Will he do it? Is it possible in the fast-paced modern game? The players bring back the thrill of the chase to 100 with their own recollections of the time. Among them are some of the greats of the game -- Doug Wade, Peter Hudson, Alex Jeaulenko, Peter McKenna, Gary Ablett, Tony Lockett, Buddy Franklin, Matthew Lloyd, Peter Sumich, Fraser Gehrig, Malcolm Blight and more. Great representatives for their clubs and cheered forever more by the fans. Most are household names, all have an interesting story to tell. Fascinating inside stories from Jon Anderson from players who were at the pinnacle of their careers. Show less

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From the Outer

From the Outer

Footy Like You've Never Heard It

Book - 2016

A celebration of our great game, From the Outer brings together 30 personal stories about Aussie Rules from unexpected voices: those who are female, Indig...Show more A celebration of our great game, From the Outer brings together 30 personal stories about Aussie Rules from unexpected voices: those who are female, Indigenous or gay; those with a disability, a foreign accent or even - perhaps most dubious of all - literary leanings. Some are closet fans, some are out and proud. Many are ground-breaking and revolutionary, shaking up the institution that has dominated cultural life in Melbourne, and much of Australia, for generations. Some are actively involved in the game, such as Leila Gurruwiwi, panellist on Australia's first all-Indigenous footy show; Angela Pippos, one of Australia's first female sports commentators; and Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, founder of the LGBTI supporter group the Purple Bombers. Others, like Christos Tsiolkas, Sophie Cunningham, Tony Birch and Alice Pung, share their poignant, passionate experiences as spectators and supporters. Engaging and surprising, From the Outer shows how footy can both thrill and devastate, exclude and unite, by shining a light on the diversity and splendour of the game. Show less

A celebration of our great game, From the Outer brings together 30 personal stories about Aussie Rules from unexpected voices: those who are female, Indig...Show more A celebration of our great game, From the Outer brings together 30 personal stories about Aussie Rules from unexpected voices: those who are female, Indigenous or gay; those with a disability, a foreign accent or even - perhaps most dubious of all - literary leanings. Some are closet fans, some are out and proud. Many are ground-breaking and revolutionary, shaking up the institution that has dominated cultural life in Melbourne, and much of Australia, for generations. Some are actively involved in the game, such as Leila Gurruwiwi, panellist on Australia's first all-Indigenous footy show; Angela Pippos, one of Australia's first female sports commentators; and Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, founder of the LGBTI supporter group the Purple Bombers. Others, like Christos Tsiolkas, Sophie Cunningham, Tony Birch and Alice Pung, share their poignant, passionate experiences as spectators and supporters. Engaging and surprising, From the Outer shows how footy can both thrill and devastate, exclude and unite, by shining a light on the diversity and splendour of the game. Show less

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The Mighty West

The Mighty West

The Bulldogs' Journey From Daydream Believers to Premiership Heroes

by Soraghan, Kerrie

eBook - 2017

In 2016 the Western Bulldogs stunned the AFL world by winning the premiership - the club's first in 62 years. It was an unprecedented rise to success, cap...Show more In 2016 the Western Bulldogs stunned the AFL world by winning the premiership - the club's first in 62 years. It was an unprecedented rise to success, capped by a stunning grand final victory that left players and fans alike shedding tears of joy. Just two years earlier the Dogs had been in chaos, without a captain or a coach. But under the leadership of Luke Beveridge, Robert Murphy and Easton Wood, and boasting a team filled with talented youngsters, the club came together in spectacular fashion, overcoming serious injuries and storming to the flag from seventh on the ladder. The Mighty West chronicles the Bulldogs? remarkable journey from cellar-dwellers to champions - a journey their fans shared every step of the way. It's a story that goes beyond football, a tale of family and belonging, of western-suburbs tribalism, and of the romance of sport. Kerrie Soraghan (@bulldogstragic) is a lifelong supporter of Footscray/Western Bulldogs. She is the author of Too Tough to Die, which documented the 1989 fundraising effort to save the Doggies from extinction, and she blogs as the Bulldog Tragician. Show less

In 2016 the Western Bulldogs stunned the AFL world by winning the premiership - the club's first in 62 years. It was an unprecedented rise to success, cap...Show more In 2016 the Western Bulldogs stunned the AFL world by winning the premiership - the club's first in 62 years. It was an unprecedented rise to success, capped by a stunning grand final victory that left players and fans alike shedding tears of joy. Just two years earlier the Dogs had been in chaos, without a captain or a coach. But under the leadership of Luke Beveridge, Robert Murphy and Easton Wood, and boasting a team filled with talented youngsters, the club came together in spectacular fashion, overcoming serious injuries and storming to the flag from seventh on the ladder. The Mighty West chronicles the Bulldogs? remarkable journey from cellar-dwellers to champions - a journey their fans shared every step of the way. It's a story that goes beyond football, a tale of family and belonging, of western-suburbs tribalism, and of the romance of sport. Kerrie Soraghan (@bulldogstragic) is a lifelong supporter of Footscray/Western Bulldogs. She is the author of Too Tough to Die, which documented the 1989 fundraising effort to save the Doggies from extinction, and she blogs as the Bulldog Tragician. Show less

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A Boy Called Bob

A Boy Called Bob

Becomes and AFL Footballer

by Murphy, Bob

Book - 2019

This is the story of a boy called Bob. He's a little scrawny, a little scruffy, and he likes to sniff footballs (weird). But he has the game in his veins ...Show more This is the story of a boy called Bob. He's a little scrawny, a little scruffy, and he likes to sniff footballs (weird). But he has the game in his veins and he's determined to be one of the greats, like his hero from the mighty Tigers, Matthew Richardson. And he will be! But not without a few misadventures first ... His older brother and sister are the worst, he has a major crush on a girl who doesn't seem to notice him, and his footy oval at school is actually a rectangle and instead of grass, it's covered in gravel! But that's not going to stop him. Follow Bob as he gets drafted to the Western Bulldogs at 17, slogs his guts out at training with the big Dogs, and, finally, becomes one of the greatest football captains ever. Show less

This is the story of a boy called Bob. He's a little scrawny, a little scruffy, and he likes to sniff footballs (weird). But he has the game in his veins ...Show more This is the story of a boy called Bob. He's a little scrawny, a little scruffy, and he likes to sniff footballs (weird). But he has the game in his veins and he's determined to be one of the greats, like his hero from the mighty Tigers, Matthew Richardson. And he will be! But not without a few misadventures first ... His older brother and sister are the worst, he has a major crush on a girl who doesn't seem to notice him, and his footy oval at school is actually a rectangle and instead of grass, it's covered in gravel! But that's not going to stop him. Follow Bob as he gets drafted to the Western Bulldogs at 17, slogs his guts out at training with the big Dogs, and, finally, becomes one of the greatest football captains ever. Show less

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Leather Soul

Leather Soul

A Half-back Flanker's Rhythm and Blues

by Murphy, Bob

Book - 2018

Bob Murphy has never been a typical footballer. Music buff, Age columnist and Winnebago driver, he is as comfortable in a Fitzroy cafe> or the front ba...Show more Bob Murphy has never been a typical footballer. Music buff, Age columnist and Winnebago driver, he is as comfortable in a Fitzroy cafe> or the front bar of a grungy pub as he is in the locker room. In this unique memoir, Murphy takes the reader inside his seventeen-year career, including his three years as captain of the Bulldogs, exploring the people, places and events that shaped him. From playing backyard cricket in 1980s Warragul to Community Cup with Paul Kelly in the 2000s, and from the joy of marrying his high school crush to the agony of a season-ending ACL rupture: the man described as the spirit of the Bulldogs has soul, and it's made of leather. How did the country kid with a gypsy's heart become an All-Australian captain? What's it like to have your club reach the Grand Final for the first time in sixty-two years, and have to cheer from the sidelines? How does it feel to realise you can no longer do the things that made you great? The great Australian football bard Martin Flanagan has long insisted Bob Murphy has a book in him like no footballer has written. Leather Soul proves him right. Show less

Bob Murphy has never been a typical footballer. Music buff, Age columnist and Winnebago driver, he is as comfortable in a Fitzroy cafe> or the front ba...Show more Bob Murphy has never been a typical footballer. Music buff, Age columnist and Winnebago driver, he is as comfortable in a Fitzroy cafe> or the front bar of a grungy pub as he is in the locker room. In this unique memoir, Murphy takes the reader inside his seventeen-year career, including his three years as captain of the Bulldogs, exploring the people, places and events that shaped him. From playing backyard cricket in 1980s Warragul to Community Cup with Paul Kelly in the 2000s, and from the joy of marrying his high school crush to the agony of a season-ending ACL rupture: the man described as the spirit of the Bulldogs has soul, and it's made of leather. How did the country kid with a gypsy's heart become an All-Australian captain? What's it like to have your club reach the Grand Final for the first time in sixty-two years, and have to cheer from the sidelines? How does it feel to realise you can no longer do the things that made you great? The great Australian football bard Martin Flanagan has long insisted Bob Murphy has a book in him like no footballer has written. Leather Soul proves him right. Show less

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The Death of Fitzroy Football Club

The Death of Fitzroy Football Club

The Story of Fitzroy's Demise in the Words of the Men & Women Who Lost Their Club

by Holmesby, Russell

Book - 2020

The Death of Fitzroy Football Club is an oral history, outlining the reasons why Fitzroy FC, one of the founding clubs of the VFL in 1896, lost its way an...Show more The Death of Fitzroy Football Club is an oral history, outlining the reasons why Fitzroy FC, one of the founding clubs of the VFL in 1896, lost its way and eventually was merged with the Brisbane Bears. The book covers the spread of years from the seventies, through a period when the club was strong on the field in the early eighties, to the club?s death, at the end of the 1996 season. Fitzroy FC never had a chance when the VFL moved into the professional era. Despite its heritage, despite some of its champion players and coaches, it never had the financial wherewithal to survive. The beginning of the end can be traced to the seventies, when finances became tight, and the club's best players had to be traded for cash. Show less

The Death of Fitzroy Football Club is an oral history, outlining the reasons why Fitzroy FC, one of the founding clubs of the VFL in 1896, lost its way an...Show more The Death of Fitzroy Football Club is an oral history, outlining the reasons why Fitzroy FC, one of the founding clubs of the VFL in 1896, lost its way and eventually was merged with the Brisbane Bears. The book covers the spread of years from the seventies, through a period when the club was strong on the field in the early eighties, to the club?s death, at the end of the 1996 season. Fitzroy FC never had a chance when the VFL moved into the professional era. Despite its heritage, despite some of its champion players and coaches, it never had the financial wherewithal to survive. The beginning of the end can be traced to the seventies, when finances became tight, and the club's best players had to be traded for cash. Show less

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AFL

AFL

by Rafferty, David

Book - 2020

This dynamic series focuses on popular sports played in Australia today. With particular emphasis on the sport's development within Australia describing r...Show more This dynamic series focuses on popular sports played in Australia today. With particular emphasis on the sport's development within Australia describing rules forms of scoring and the various levels of competition. Includes profiles of legendary players and competitors of the past and present and descriptions of the nation's greatest sporting moments. Information on skills training and local groups will encourage young people to get involved. Show less

This dynamic series focuses on popular sports played in Australia today. With particular emphasis on the sport's development within Australia describing r...Show more This dynamic series focuses on popular sports played in Australia today. With particular emphasis on the sport's development within Australia describing rules forms of scoring and the various levels of competition. Includes profiles of legendary players and competitors of the past and present and descriptions of the nation's greatest sporting moments. Information on skills training and local groups will encourage young people to get involved. Show less

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AFL Grand Finals 70's

AFL Grand Finals 70's

1970-1972

DVD - 2018

Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1970's. Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1970's. Show less

Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1970's. Step back in time to experience again the VFL Grand Finals of the 1970's. Show less

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AFL Grand Finals 90's

AFL Grand Finals 90's

1990-1992

DVD - 2018

Step back in time to experience again the AFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Step back in time to experience again the AFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Show less

Step back in time to experience again the AFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Step back in time to experience again the AFL Grand Finals of the 1990's. Show less

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North Melbourne Legends Vs Carlton

North Melbourne Legends Vs Carlton

1976 AFL Season, Preliminary Final

DVD - 2018

The complete game of the 1976 AFL season, preliminary final, Saturday, 18 September 1976 - played at Waverly Park, Melbourne. The complete game of the 1976 AFL season, preliminary final, Saturday, 18 September 1976 - played at Waverly Park, Melbourne. Show less

The complete game of the 1976 AFL season, preliminary final, Saturday, 18 September 1976 - played at Waverly Park, Melbourne. The complete game of the 1976 AFL season, preliminary final, Saturday, 18 September 1976 - played at Waverly Park, Melbourne. Show less

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Speccy-tacular AFL Stories

Speccy-tacular AFL Stories

by Beck, Adrian

Book - 2018

Lace up your boots, pull on your guernsey and get ready to hit the field running with these Brownlow-worthy AFL short stories. This is a collection of AFL-themed short stories written by some of Australia's sportiest children's authors. Lace up your boots, pull on your guernsey and get ready to hit the field running with these Brownlow-worthy AFL short stories. This is a collection of AFL-themed short stories written by some of Australia's sportiest children's authors. Show less

Lace up your boots, pull on your guernsey and get ready to hit the field running with these Brownlow-worthy AFL short stories. This is a collection of AFL-themed short stories written by some of Australia's sportiest children's authors. Lace up your boots, pull on your guernsey and get ready to hit the field running with these Brownlow-worthy AFL short stories. This is a collection of AFL-themed short stories written by some of Australia's sportiest children's authors. Show less

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The Life Cycle of An AFL Player

The Life Cycle of An AFL Player

Book - 2005

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