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Biff

Rugby league's infamous fights

by Glen Humphries ...

The biff had been part and parcel of rugby league for a century. Condoned even. As violent play like stiff arms, spear tackles, facial massages and stomping were weeded out of the game, the punch remained. As recently as the 1980s, league bosses would say there was nothing fans liked to see more than two forwards trading blows. But the biff is an endangered species in the NRL era. In Biff: Rugby ... Read more

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The biff had been part and parcel of rugby league for a century. Condoned even. As violent play like stiff arms, spear tackles, facial massages and stomping were weeded out of the game, the punch remained. As recently as the 1980s, league bosses would say there was nothing fans liked to see more than two forwards trading blows. But the biff is an endangered species in the NRL era. In Biff: Rugby
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Great Sporting Sites: Australia

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Series series The Greats
Discover the iconic backdrops of Australia's legendary sporting feats in this fully illustrated hardback book. From the fabled MCG to Mount Panorama and the legendary Gabba to Constitution Dock, discover the stories, legends and moments that make these places sacred. A must-read for fans, history buffs and travellers seeking Australia's sporting soul.Great Sporting Sites: Australia showcases the ... Read more

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Discover the iconic backdrops of Australia's legendary sporting feats in this fully illustrated hardback book. From the fabled MCG to Mount Panorama and the legendary Gabba to Constitution Dock, discover the stories, legends and moments that make these places sacred. A must-read for fans, history buffs and travellers seeking Australia's sporting soul.Great Sporting Sites: Australia showcases the
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The Slab: 24 Stories of Beer in Australia

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Praise for The Slab“History as it should be written. With beer. About beer. Crisp. Refreshing. Won't cause bloat.”John Birmingham, author of Leviathan“I thought I'd been asked to review Christos Tsiolkas' The Slap and was pleasantly surprised to find myself reading about beer. The Slabis a full-bodied book, with a fruity aftertaste and a nose that carries the slightest hint of sawdust and vomit. I ... Read more

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Praise for The Slab“History as it should be written. With beer. About beer. Crisp. Refreshing. Won't cause bloat.”John Birmingham, author of Leviathan“I thought I'd been asked to review Christos Tsiolkas' The Slap and was pleasantly surprised to find myself reading about beer. The Slabis a full-bodied book, with a fruity aftertaste and a nose that carries the slightest hint of sawdust and vomit. I
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Kevin Sheedy's Bomber Jacket

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Great stories of unusual happenings on and off the AFL field.If Australian Rules football buried a time capsule, Kevin Sheedy's bomber jacket would be the first item placed inside.AFL's precious artefacts also include Bob Murphy's medal, Angry Anderson's grand final Valiant and a 1999 vintage can of Whiskas – as you'll discover in this collection of legendary true stories from Australia's ... Read more

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Great stories of unusual happenings on and off the AFL field.If Australian Rules football buried a time capsule, Kevin Sheedy's bomber jacket would be the first item placed inside.AFL's precious artefacts also include Bob Murphy's medal, Angry Anderson's grand final Valiant and a 1999 vintage can of Whiskas – as you'll discover in this collection of legendary true stories from Australia's
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Aussie Rock Anthems - Top 40

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Tells the stories of Australia's best known pop and rock songs.Aussie Rock Anthems names the top 40 classic Australian songs and tells the stories behind them – many unknown. From Hunters & Collectors' 'Throw Your Arms Around Me' to INXS's 'Don't Change' and Redgum's 'I Was Only 19', author Glen Humphries unearths hidden gems and surprising back stories about the bands.It's a celebration of great ... Read more

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Tells the stories of Australia's best known pop and rock songs.Aussie Rock Anthems names the top 40 classic Australian songs and tells the stories behind them – many unknown. From Hunters & Collectors' 'Throw Your Arms Around Me' to INXS's 'Don't Change' and Redgum's 'I Was Only 19', author Glen Humphries unearths hidden gems and surprising back stories about the bands.It's a celebration of great
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Sticky Wickets

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The story of cricket is littered with big stories, like Bodyline, underarm balls and tycoons changing the game. But, like Tony Greig checking out the pitch with his keys, sometimes things fall through the cracks. Sticky Wickets takes a look at stories both big, small and perhaps forgotten. From bees and their dislike of cricket to a storm caused when a cameraman criticised a Test player's fielding ... Read more

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The story of cricket is littered with big stories, like Bodyline, underarm balls and tycoons changing the game. But, like Tony Greig checking out the pitch with his keys, sometimes things fall through the cracks. Sticky Wickets takes a look at stories both big, small and perhaps forgotten. From bees and their dislike of cricket to a storm caused when a cameraman criticised a Test player's fielding
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The Six-Pack: Stories from the World of Beer

by Glen Humphries ...

From stories of monks making beer, to rumours of an unpleasant secret "ingredient" in a world-famous drink, there are plenty of great stories about beer. Here are six of them from the author of The Slab and James Squire: The Biography. ... Read more

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From stories of monks making beer, to rumours of an unpleasant secret "ingredient" in a world-famous drink, there are plenty of great stories about beer. Here are six of them from the author of The Slab and James Squire: The Biography.
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James Squire: The Biography

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After getting caught swiping a few chickens from a neighbour, James Squire was sentenced to seven years in Sydney Cove. You could say it was the best thing he ever did - it led to him become a brewer, policeman, property tycoon, respected citizen and a bloody rich guy.All because of the theft of a few chooks.But if all you know about James Squire is what you’ve read on labels on beer bottles, then ... Read more

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After getting caught swiping a few chickens from a neighbour, James Squire was sentenced to seven years in Sydney Cove. You could say it was the best thing he ever did - it led to him become a brewer, policeman, property tycoon, respected citizen and a bloody rich guy.All because of the theft of a few chooks.But if all you know about James Squire is what you’ve read on labels on beer bottles, then
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Jack Gibson's Fur Coat

by Glen Humphries ...

Full of tales about rugby league's unusual artefacts, biggest characters and strangest occurrences.If rugby league buried a time capsule Jack Gibson's fur coat would be the first item placed inside - if you could solve the mystery of its whereabouts.League's precious artefacts include Thurston's headgear, Langland's white boots, Reggie the Rabbit's tail and a snag from the Dragon's season-ending ... Read more

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Full of tales about rugby league's unusual artefacts, biggest characters and strangest occurrences.If rugby league buried a time capsule Jack Gibson's fur coat would be the first item placed inside - if you could solve the mystery of its whereabouts.League's precious artefacts include Thurston's headgear, Langland's white boots, Reggie the Rabbit's tail and a snag from the Dragon's season-ending
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Micky O

Hard Work. Determination. And a Little Bit of Magic

by Jim Main, Michael O'Loughlin ...

Known to fans as 'Micky O', Michael O'Loughlin is a legendary figure in AFL and one of the Sydney Swans' favourite sons. This is the candid and inspiring story of the boy who became one of AFL's greatest players.When Michael O'Loughlin was drafted by the Sydney Swans at just 17 years of age, he was the no. 40 selection and the last player picked. Back then he could not have imagined the ... Read more

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Known to fans as 'Micky O', Michael O'Loughlin is a legendary figure in AFL and one of the Sydney Swans' favourite sons. This is the candid and inspiring story of the boy who became one of AFL's greatest players.When Michael O'Loughlin was drafted by the Sydney Swans at just 17 years of age, he was the no. 40 selection and the last player picked. Back then he could not have imagined the
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Over But Not Out

The heart of the game and beyond

by Richie Benaud ...

The story of a lifetime at the very centre of international cricket, from the most respected TV commentator in the game.Few people understand cricket as well as Richie Benaud. For sixty years, as player and commentator, he has set the standards for others to follow and has witnessed all the major events in the game. No one else has found such favour with the vast numbers of cricket lovers in both ... Read more

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The story of a lifetime at the very centre of international cricket, from the most respected TV commentator in the game.Few people understand cricket as well as Richie Benaud. For sixty years, as player and commentator, he has set the standards for others to follow and has witnessed all the major events in the game. No one else has found such favour with the vast numbers of cricket lovers in both
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More Important than Life or Death

Inside the Best of Australian Sport

by Peter FitzSimons, Greg Growden ...

For years journalists have been eyewitnesses to athletes - from the elite to downtrodden - chasing, achieving or falling short of their dreams. They have observed, chronicled and attempted to find the secrets to winning and losing. For some, sport may be a meaningless diversion. For most, it is life's most important punctuation mark. In this book the formidable Fairfax stable of fine writing ... Read more

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For years journalists have been eyewitnesses to athletes - from the elite to downtrodden - chasing, achieving or falling short of their dreams. They have observed, chronicled and attempted to find the secrets to winning and losing. For some, sport may be a meaningless diversion. For most, it is life's most important punctuation mark. In this book the formidable Fairfax stable of fine writing
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