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The Charger Adventure by Les Everett
Care less Freo a foggy derby observation by Les Everett
Watching the derby while still in a slight general anaesthetic fog was not a recommended or reliable recovery step.
Continue readingAgainst the Wind: Nicky Winmar’s story by Les Everett
I almost had a Nicky Winmar photo moment. It was after the semi final between St Kilda and Melbourne at the MCG in 1998. Led by Jeff Farmer with four goals, the Demons won by 51 points and put the Saints season to an end.
Continue readingAll you need to know by Les Everett
I recently found myself in a paddock that was once a sports ground near Wickepin. During conversation my companion said, “I’d love to know what places had footy and cricket teams around here.”
Continue readingIf you’ll gather ’round me, children, story I will tell by Les Everett
It was appropriate half way through the AFL’s highly successful Gather Round in Adelaide that I finished a book about a great of South Australian football. An outlaw. An under recognised footballer Jack Dyer said was the most talented he ever saw.
Continue readingThe lace-up trend
Dave Warner Top 30 countdown by Rick Kane
Dave Warner is a Western Australian living treasure. He is a successful writer with his latest two – yes, two! – books (crime novel, Over My Dead Body and the Marlion Kickett bio, Belief) released in the last few months! Continue reading
Book awards rich in history by Vin Maskell
Country footy writer Paul Daffey showed magnanimity in the face of dashed hopes and grace in the face of disappointment when his book The Totem Poles of Ouyen United, Travels in Country Footy missed out on winning the 2020 History Publication Award that is part of the Victorian Community History Awards. The awards were announced late October. Continue reading
Beyond Belief. Marlion Pickett’s story
We all know Marlion Pickett’s story. From prison through the WAFL to the AFL premiership with Richmond (twice). That’s ok for a quick footy chat but a book needed the right writer. Continue reading
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