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A wild ride through Aussie Rules footy’s sacred history and lore.

Shirtfront

A Short and Amazing History of Aussie Riles

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  • Paperback

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    1 May 2005

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Summary

Who is the real father of Australian Rules Football? What positions did God, the King and Captain Blood play? How did Ron Barassi rev up the Blues at half-time in the 1970 Grand Final? Why did Nicky Winmar show the Collingwood crowd the colour of his skin? What’s a little mark? Or a shirtfront?

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781876372668
ISBN-10:1876372664
Author:Paula Hunt
Publisher:Walker Books Australia
Imprint:Black Dog Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:1 May 2005
Weight:258g
Dimensions:139mm x 208mm
Audience Age:12-16
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Shirtfront by Paula Hunt - ISBN: 9781876372668
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Critics Review

Shirtfront is jam-packed full of statistics and stories about the history of Aussie Rules football and the characters who made it the game it is today. The history of the game is interwoven with the history of Melbourne. It explores state rivalries as well as the particular characteristics which have shaped individual teams. Paula Hunt has gathered a rich collection for the footy fan. Recommended for anyone interested in understanding and learning more about Aussie Rules football. * Aussie Reviews *

About The Author

Paula Hunt

Paula Hunt broke her father’s Swan heart when she announced, at the age of four, she was a Blue. It was the start of a life long passion for the game of Australian Rules. At the end of the last millennium Paula finished a lengthy stint as a manager in corporate Australia then decided there just wasn’t enough football in her career. Now, as Jezza Bella, she writes a weekly column about the Blues in The Melbourne Times and works on Health and Safety at the Mecca of football, the MCG. She waits expectantly for next season.

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