Footy Dogs: The Dogs of Australian Rules Football (Craig McGill & Susan Elliott)

Footy Dogs: The Dogs of Australian Rules Football

Craig McGill & Susan Elliott

Blurb: Behind every great Aussie Rules player, you're likely to find that a good dog helped him succeed. Footy Dogs features over 100 players from all sixteen AFL teams and over 210 stunning photos of their loyal woofers. Along the way, the mutts and purebreds are interspersed with short essays by Ron Barassi, Trisha Broadbridge, Sam Kekovich, Michael Millett, Lynda Carroll, Diego Maradogga and many more.

Find out which player's dog wears pink nail polish, who peed on the photographer and discover the identity of the player who guzzled the church's altar wine.

Footy Dogs is a photographic journal of stunning photos and great yarns - created all for the love of dogs and footy.

ISBN: 0958085633 (Hardback)

Year: 2005

Publisher: A Giant Dog Book

Pages: 280 (Non-Fiction)

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Kouta (Anthony Koutoufides with Tony De Bolfo)

Kouta

Anthony Koutoufides with Tony De Bolfo

Blurb: I can, I will, just watch me.

Carlton fans adored him for his ability to win games off his own boot; opponents admired him for his seemingly superhuman feats. And today, AFL coaches still scour the fields for rookies of his ilk. But there's only one Anthony Koutofides.

For sixteen years, Kouta's name echoed throughout the stands and for good reason - his speed, strength, skill and aerial ability epitomised the modern game. His one-handed pick-up brought him to the attention of his coach, but his strong mark, beautiful kick and sheer athleticism won over all the fans. A premiership player and twice All-Australia, Kouta certainly found success but his career hasn't always been a fairytale. Chronic injuries restricted his game, personal tragedy left him reeling and when he was made captain, he had to lead the club through some of its darkest days.

As he farewells the game, Kouta tells all - the pressures of mounting expectation, club politics, drug allegations and the changing face of football. He recounts his journey from the early days in Lalor (when all you needed was a game of kick-to-kick in the street) to the big lights and pay packets of a national league, where controversy pops up at the slightest provocation. Insightful and entertaining, Kouta is a candid look at out beloved game from perhaps the greatest player of his era.

ISBN: 9781740665407 (Hardback)

Year: 2007

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Pages: 232 (Non-Fiction)

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Shatner Rules: Your Guide to Understanding the Shatnerverse and the World At Large (William Shatner with Chris Regan)

Shatner Rules: Your Guide to Understanding the Shatnerverse and the World At Large

William Shatner with Chris Regan

Blurb: You love William Shatner.

You admire his many varied talents.

You appreciate his creativity and willingness to take risks.

You want to learn his master negotiation techniques.

You wish you could hang out with him.

Admit it. You want to BE William Shatner.

And now...you can (almost)

To be Shatner, you must follow the rules included in the lively, entertaining, and thoughtful volume you now hold in your hands. This collection of rules, illustrated with stories from Bill's illustrious life and career, will show you how Bill became William Shatner, larger than life and bigger than any role he ever played.

Shatner rules is your guide to becoming William Shatner. Or, more accurately, beautifully Shatneresque. Because let's face it...Shatner does rule, doesn't he?

ISBN: 9780525952510 (Hardback)

Year: 2011

Publisher: Dutton

Pages: 252 (Non-Fiction)

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That's Ambitious: More Classic Commentary (Dennis Cometti)

That's Ambitious: More Classic Commentary

Dennis Cometti

Blurb: A follow-up to the best-selling 'Centimetre Perfect?' Some would say, 'That's Ambitious'.

From one of the most respected AFL commentators, this is another collection of Dennis Cometti's favourites, some having waited for years to bob up like corks in the ocean. There's no question of accuracy here, lots of quick thinking in heavy traffic, and centimetre perfect delivery every time.

Dennis muses about huddle breath, tries out a Billy Connolly accent, reminisces about old Eagles songs, reveals his favourite team jumper, and, in his trademark style, impresses with his extensive knowledge of the AFL game, its players and trivia.

This is definitely one for the time capsule.

ISBN: 9781741752755 (Paperback)

Year: 2007

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Pages: 136 (Non-Fiction)

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