Overview
Sports journalist and footy fanatic Martin Blake presents fifty of the most unforgettable moments of the national game.
What are the unforgettable moments of AFL football that fans of the game remember? Those seemingly supernatural athleticism achievements, unimaginable changes in fortunes, heroic acts that imprint in our memories and become the stuff of legends.
Moments we remember where we were when we witnessed them or stories we never tire of hearing. Tales that are passed down the generations with awe and reverence - and the occasional embellishment.
There are the drought breakers, like the death of the Colliwobbles. Amazing acts of courage like Nick Riewoldt's crazy-brave mark. The times where footy is part of a bigger picture, like Nicky Winmar's incredible stand against bigotry. Then the heroic moments - 'Jesaulenko, you beauty!' - and the history makers, like Plugger's 1300th goal.
Bestselling author Martin Blake, devoted follower of AFL for more than 40 years, has drawn on his decades of knowledge to craft a selection of the best 50 footy moments. This is a book for the true fan of the great game of Australian Rules football.
What are the unforgettable moments of AFL football that fans of the game remember? Those seemingly supernatural athleticism achievements, unimaginable changes in fortunes, heroic acts that imprint in our memories and become the stuff of legends.
Moments we remember where we were when we witnessed them or stories we never tire of hearing. Tales that are passed down the generations with awe and reverence - and the occasional embellishment.
There are the drought breakers, like the death of the Colliwobbles. Amazing acts of courage like Nick Riewoldt's crazy-brave mark. The times where footy is part of a bigger picture, like Nicky Winmar's incredible stand against bigotry. Then the heroic moments - 'Jesaulenko, you beauty!' - and the history makers, like Plugger's 1300th goal.
Bestselling author Martin Blake, devoted follower of AFL for more than 40 years, has drawn on his decades of knowledge to craft a selection of the best 50 footy moments. This is a book for the true fan of the great game of Australian Rules football.
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