Sports journalist and footy fanatic Martin Blake presents fifty of the most unforgettable moments of the national game.
What are the unforgettable moments of Aussie Rules that fans of the game remember? Those seemingly supernatural athletic achievements, unimaginable changes in fortunes, heroic acts that imprint in our memories and become the stuff of legends.
Events we remember where we were when we witnessed them or stories we never tire of hearing. Tales 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 the rise of AFLW and Plugger's 1300th goal. Remarkables like Neale Daniher and Scott Pendlebury.
Bestselling author Martin Blake, devoted footy follower 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.
