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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. On 4 July, 2018, a sporting era seemed to pass as Hawthorn champion Cyril Rioli announced his retirement from AFL football, two weeks shy of his 29th birthday. Once the shock had subsided, the football world paused and applauded a one-of-a-kind player whose brilliance transcended club allegiances and old rivalries. Paying tribute to his star pupil, Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson summed it up best: His ability toinfluence a contest with a minimal amount of disposals is like no player I have ever seen and thats why the whole footy world loves watching him play.A pure footballer whose speed and skill delighted even hardened cynics, Cyril was one of the most decorated stars of League football, winning four Premierships and three All-Australian guernseys in 189 games as a key contributor to Hawthorns golden run under Clarkson.In 2015 Cyril followed in the footsteps of his uncles Maurice Rioli and Michael Long, claiming the Norm Smith Medal with a scintillating display as the Hawks secured that remarkable hat-trick of Premierships.On Grand Final day, no player struck fear into opposition hearts as did Cyril Rioli.From Cyrils first thrilling days as a fresh-faced rookie in Hawthorns 2008 Premiership season, AFL Media photographer Michael Willson has been right on the spot, documenting the unpredictable genius ofa football superstar in the compelling images in CYRIL: Celebrating a Hawthorn Champion. Emerging from Wilsons stunning photographs is a unique and intimate portrait of a football starnot just showcasingthe spectacular marks, freakish goals and thrilling tackles, but taking fans inside Hawthorns inner sanctum and letting us see the private Cyril.A must for Hawthorn fans and lovers of the Australian game, CYRIL is a beautiful keepsake in honour of an irreplaceable player. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Norm Smith Medal, inaugurated in 1979 and awarded to the best player on AFL Grand Final day, is one of footballs highest honours. In this unprecedented survey of the players who strode onto the MCG and dominated the games most important day, Dan Eddy captures some of footys most memorable feats in the words of the men whose brilliance turned the contest. Now, for the first time, football lovers will be taken on a thrilling journey, from each medalists early days in football, right up until the moment he stood on the presentation dais soaking up the roar of the crowd. Riding every bump, celebrating each goal, and savouring in the unforgettable atmosphere of the day, readers will gain fresh and often surprising insights into classic Grand Final performances of the modern era. Named for the towering figure of the Melbourne Football Cluba man who played in four Premierships for the Demons and led them to six more in the space of a decade, as the games most revered and influential coachthe Norm Smith Medal has for five decades honoured the best of the best: the player who performed most brilliantly when the pressure was greatest: on that final Saturday in September. Unlike the Brownlow, the Norm Smith Medal is voted by members of the media, with a different panel appointed each year. From Wayne Harmess unforgettable, team-lifting display in 1979, through Gary Ayress brave, narrow-eyed brilliance in Hawthorns swaggering 1980s sides, right up to Dustin Martins flawless, unprecedented finale to the 2017 season, The Norm Smith Medal is a fascinating account of the games greatest individual performances. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In Dan Liebkes debut cricket book, The Instant Cricket Library, youll find excerpts from a number of remarkable cricket books, none of which youve ever read beforebecause none of them actually existed. Theres I, Pad, Shane Watsons infamous manifesto arguing that the LBW Law should be abolished. Theres Out of My Ed, in which youll discover the truth about the real Ed Cowan. Theres a Banner-Man comic book, a Mitch Marsh play, and much more. Theyre all part of the Instant Cricket Library.Imagine a world after a complete societal collapse. A big collapse, like Australia on a raging Chennai turner. In this dystopian future, all of the worlds cricket books have been destroyed. Nothing remains, not eventhe Steve Waugh autobiographies, which were previously believed to be impervious not just to casual readers, but to all known forms of physical damage. And yet, a hardy group of researchers search desperately for hintsof what might have been lost. A title here. A snippet of text there. A tattered cover somewhere else. They gather all the clues theyve discovered of the lost world of cricketing literature, and enter them into a hastily constructed supercomputer.Finally, with a burst of makeshift artificial intelligence, they extrapolate from those fragments and regenerate a complete cricket library in an instant. This instant cricket library is a marvel of resourcefulness, and aglorious tribute to the ingenuity and determination of humanity, even whenfaced with the most nightmarish and cricketless of futures.Just because a cricket book never existed doesnt mean its not worth reading.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Dan Liebke is a comedy writer and former Nathan Hauritz impersonator. He was aregular contributor for MAD magazine in Australia for two decades before coming tohis senses and turning his comic focus to cricket.In addition to a social media presence on Twitter (atliebcricket), Dan has alsocontributed articles making fun of cricket and cricketers to websites such as TheGuardian, Cricket365 and FirstPost. Hes also a regular on the Cant Bowl, Cant Throwcricket podcast and White Line Wireless internet radio commentary.Liebke was once the official scorer for ABC Radio for a Test, which was rather a neattrick as it was the first time hed ever scored a cricket match. (Shhh, dont tell Aunty).Dan is a genuine all-rounder, equally inept with both bat and ball, and he steadfastlybelieves that cricket is the funniest, and hence best, sport that humanity has everinvented. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Not many football identities can lay claim to the beloved stature enjoyed by Greg Champion without lacing up the boots or stepping into the commentary booth, but the Coodabeens star has spent decadesdelighting fans with the songs that comprise The Thing About Football: The Songs of Greg Champion.Since his Coodabeens debut in 1983, Champs has written thousands of football and cricket-themed songs that have become part of the Australian sporting vernacular, and for the first time their lyrics are collected in one place. From Dermott Brereton is a Hood and I Am Diperdomenico to Theres Only One Tony Lockett and Tony Modras Gone Surfing, Champions ditties and parodies have become favourite singalongs, harking back to simpler times when a lukewarm pie and a tattered beanie were all that footy fans needed for a day in the outer.After 36 years on the ABC airwaves, Champs has also toured the country constantly since he first came to national prominence withhis 1986 single, I made a hundred in the backyard at Mums. In 1995, the Seven Network adopted his fan favourite, Thats the thing about football, as its theme tune for AFL broadcasts, and the song becamebecame ubiquitous.Though many of the lyrics in this anthology will be familiar to lovers of Champions songs, the stories behind them might not. It is safe to say that Mrs Brereton wasnt entirely pleased with Champions take onher famous son. Other Champion targets can only smile and laugh.As Hawthorn legend Robert Dipper DiPierdomenico puts it: GregChampions ditties have put fun into footy. Of course, I gave him a huge kick start with I am DiP-ier-dom-en-ico! Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Norm Smith is regarded by many as the greatest coach in the historyof the Australian Football League, having transformed a battlingMelbourne FC into a League heavyweight that won six premiershipsin 10 seasons (1955-64).In this meticulously researched monument to Smiths life enriched bythe recollections of more than 100 people, many of whom had played withor under the Demon dictator author Ben Collins lays bare the man behindthe legend. in all his glories and foibles.In this most captivating analysis of Smith, a portrait emerged of a frightfullyhard and brutally honest coach who was ruthless in football but possesseddisarming compassion away from the game.This is his story, concurrent with that of his older brother and fellowcoach Len Smith, from their childhood in tough, working-class Northcoteduring the Depression to their status as the most influential coaches oftheir generation. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Since 2009 leading AFL journalist Mike Sheahan has interviewed some of Australian footballs biggest names on his Fox Sports program Open Mike. With his compassionate and discerning interview style, Sheahan manages to open up even the most reticent of guests, offering fascinating insights into the inner workings of some of AFLs most famous names. Here, his most indepth and illuminating discussions have been transcribed for ardent footy fans to peruse at their leisure. Featuring some of Australias most talented and influential football personalities, including Kevin Sheedy, Matthew Richardson, Jim Stynes and Jason Dunstall, Malcolm Blight, Jason Akermanis and many more. Relive your favourite interviews and read revealing accounts of what fuels footballs greatest in their never-ending search for glory. Since 2009 leading AFL journalist Mike Sheahan has interviewed some of Australian football's biggest names on his Fox Sports program Open Mike. With his compassionate interview style, Sheahan manages to open up even the most reticent of guests, offering fascinating insights into the inner workings of some of AFL's most famous names. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In Australia, nothing excites such passion as the tribal loyalties generated by Australian Rules football. Australia's Game is a collection of essays and writings capturing the agony and the ecstasy of our great game from some of Australia's best storytellers. More than 50 contributors share their oval dreams in reflections ranging from witty and affectionate reminiscences and expressions of hope for the future, to statements of deep alienation and betrayal. Featured writers include Don Watson, Paul Kelly, Geoffrey Blainey, Gerald Murnane, Paul Daffey, John Harms, Emma Quayle, Barry Oakley, Peter Corris, Manfred Jurgensen, Kate Eltham, Vin Maskell, Peter Schwab and many more. A revised and updated edition of The Greatest Game - first published in 1988 - the book retains a selection of the most poignant writings from the original version, including those by historian Manning Clark, playwright David Williamson and broadcaster Andrea Stretton. Each year millions of Australians attend or watch the footy - they argue about it, revel in it, despair of it, or even make vain attempts to ignore it.While newspapers keep us informed of the scores or who's been dropped or traded, Australia's Game explores the deeper contribution that football has on our culture and society. From the dramatic moments on footy's centre stage, to the battles played out on dusty outback ovals, Australia's Game contains something for everyone. In Australia, nothing excites such passion as the tribal loyalties generated by Aussie Rules. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Book of NRL Lists is a collection of lists and accompanyingnarrative, presented in a similar vein to The Slattery MediaGroup's 2011 title The Book of Footy Lists by Mark Fine. Itincludes anything and everything rugby league, with a focuson some of the more obscure aspects of the code, as well as thestandard 'best players for each club', 'best players by position'etc lists. The narrative style is light and fun, combining a quirkyoutlook with genuine passion for the game and its history andcharacters. A collection of lists and accompanying narrative. It includes anything and everything rugby league, with a focus on some of the more obscure aspects of the code, as well as the standard 'best players for each club', 'best players by position' etc lists. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A pictorial record of the Western Bulldogs history-making season 2016.The story of the 2016 AFL season is one for the ages, with the Western Bulldogs breaking a premiership drought that stretched 62 years. Players, coaches and fans alike have endured countless broken dreams since the Dogs last triumphed in 1954, as they have fallen agonisingly short of an elusive flag many times over. In 2016, as the club formerly known as Footscray garnered unprecedented support and goodwill from across the nation, the long wait for a premiership finally ended. But the remarkable aspect of the Western Bulldogs 2016 season is that a flag rarely seemed possible at any stage along the way, with injury after injury presenting seemingly insurmountable hurdles to the Dogs aim for another grab of footballs silverware.AGAINST ALL ODDS tells the story, through photographs selected from of official AFL Media, and from the Bulldogs collection, of the Bulldogs impossible season, from the hard slog of pre-season training on sweltering summer days, to the moment coach Luke Beveridge and captains Easton Wood and Bob Murphy lifted the premiership cup at last on Grand Final day.Chronicling a tale of heartache, hope and ultimately unbridled joy, AGAINST ALL ODDS captures the defining moments of the Bulldogs 2016 season including a finals campaign that saw them as underdogs in every final against more experienced teams week after week, from coast to coast, as they overcame each and every setback to achieve a goal that many, if not most, thought impossible. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Richmond's 2017 AFL premiership proved that truth is indeed stranger than fiction. The club finished a dismal 13th in 2016, and only the most blindly optimistic member of the Tiger Army would have believed Richmond were set to break a 37-year flag drought. Yet that was exactly how this gloriously unpredictable season played out. The suburb formally known as Struggletown rejoiced to that famous club song: "YELLOW AND BLACK!" Thanks to midfield superstar Dustin Martin's record-breaking, Brownlow Medal-winning season, the manic brilliance brought to the table by Jack Riewoldt's `mosquito fleet' of tenacious small forwards, disciplined and versatile team defence following the lead of Alex Rance, and the rebirth of captain Trent Cotchin as a smiling, content and ultimately inspirational leader, the Tigers were simply irresistible come September. Tiger Time tells the story - through stunning images taken by AFL Media's photographersof a campaign during which Richmond coach Damien Hardwick stood in front of his loveable and committed group of players and asked one simple question: "Why not us?" Tracking the highs, lows and thrilling conclusion of Richmond's dream run to the Premiership dais, Tiger Time captures the defining moments of the Tiger renaissance. Running the gamut from tear-stained struggle to fist-pumping joy, it shows that football miracles really do happen after all - even in Tigerland. The Pictorial Story of the 2017 AFL Premiership. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In Champions: Conversations with Great Players & Coaches of Australian Football extraordinary and heroic gures con de their inner thoughts to authors Dan Eddy and Ben Collins, offering a compelling insight into what makes a man truly great in the toughest of sporting theatres Australian Football. Now in its second edition, and featuring conversations with 12 additional greats of our national game, Champions tells rst-person stories that educate, inspire, and entertain football fans and general sports fans alike.Through these vivid, personal stories you will discover the mental toughness, self-belief, courage, passion, work ethic and smarts that have shaped these legends and ultimately understand what it takes to become a true champion. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. There is no greater prize in Australian team sport than the VFL/AFL premiership flag. This book, the first in an illustrated three-volume series, details the players, the officials, the matches and the other key events that shaped the premiership team every year. The Grand Finals themselves are also recounted in great detail while the key statistics for the premiership teams are also featured. There is no greater prize in Australian team sport than the VFL/AFL premiership flag. This book, the first in an illustrated three-volume series, details the players, the officials, the matches and the other key events that shaped the premiership team every year. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This publication is the result of more than 10 years of painstaking research into Australia's Group races. Unfortunately, due to a lack of "kept" historical data by our racing bodies, the rich history of our sport has been virtually lost beyond the digital age of the past 20 years. Racing In Australia is The Slattery Media Group's contribution to reviving that lost information. After an absence of eight years, The Slattery Media Group published a revised edition of Racing In Australia in 2016. So well received was it that Racing In Australia, in its new format, is now in its third year, covering all last season's Group 1 and Group 2 results with extensive analysis. This unique publication not only displays the impact of nearly 170 Group 1 and Group 2 races, but also analyses the statistics beyond winners and losers into meaningful information that can be used by racing fans, trainers, jockeys, race clubs and the media. Apart from an extension of the analysis, each race includes the leading all-time winning jockeys and trainers, as well as the winning record of our current jockeys and trainers. Racing In Australia also details the Group 1-winning record of not only our famous horsemen and women, but also all current trainers and jockeys, including the historical premiership winners for all states going back more than 100 years. Nowhere else will you find this most of this important data. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.