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A Sporting Chance
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Discover the fascinating insights in 'A Sporting Chance', a compelling examination of Australia's sporting culture and its heroes. This B-format paperback by renowned sports historian Titus O'Reily dives deep into the complexities of sporting scandals that have rocked the nation. With 304 pages of engaging narratives, O'Reily explores notorious events, including the Essendon supplements saga and the Australian cricket team's sandpaper scandal, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of how our sports figures navigate their controversial behaviors. The book questions the quintessential Australian mentality toward athletes, asking why we often overlook their transgressions while celebrating their victories.
In 'A Sporting Chance', you'll read about iconic characters, from corrupt officials to beloved champions like Wayne Carey and Shane Warne, revealing the often blurred lines between heroism and scandal. O'Reily’s unique storytelling style and incisive humor shine throughout, making this book a must-read for sports enthusiasts and cultural critics alike. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the paradox of forgiveness in the realm of sports, this title challenges the definition of the 'good bloke' in Australian culture. With FREE shipping, adding this thought-provoking book to your collection is an easy choice. Experience the ultimate sporting analysis today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760892852
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 304
Description:
In sport, the term 'good bloke' doesn't mean what it says. Like 'fun run', it often actually means exactly the opposite.
Titus O'Reily, the sports historian Australia neither needs nor deserves, examines why our nation's sportspeople are so readily forgiven for doing terrible things.
With ridiculous tales from Australia's chequered sporting history, A Sporting Chance dissects the scandals big and small, the mistakes made in covering them up and the path athletes tread back to redemption. From the Essendon supplements saga and the sandpaper-loving Australian cricket team to whatever it is Nick Kyrgios has done now, Titus reveals the archetypes at the heart of our greatest sporting scandals.
There's the corrupt cop who gave us the race that stopped a nation and the boxing champion who refused to train. There's the cashed-up businessmen who bankrupted clubs and the commentators who can't get their foot out of their mouth. And of course there's the good blokes, like Wayne Carey, Matthew Johns and Shane Warne, who it seems we'll forgive for absolutely anything.
In his rambling and at times incoherent style, Titus asks the question- are Australians really that forgiving of their sporting heroes? With the rise of social media, women's sport and the drive towards greater equality, are the good blokes of Australia's sporting landscape an endangered species?
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In 'A Sporting Chance', you'll read about iconic characters, from corrupt officials to beloved champions like Wayne Carey and Shane Warne, revealing the often blurred lines between heroism and scandal. O'Reily’s unique storytelling style and incisive humor shine throughout, making this book a must-read for sports enthusiasts and cultural critics alike. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the paradox of forgiveness in the realm of sports, this title challenges the definition of the 'good bloke' in Australian culture. With FREE shipping, adding this thought-provoking book to your collection is an easy choice. Experience the ultimate sporting analysis today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760892852
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 304
Description:
In sport, the term 'good bloke' doesn't mean what it says. Like 'fun run', it often actually means exactly the opposite.
Titus O'Reily, the sports historian Australia neither needs nor deserves, examines why our nation's sportspeople are so readily forgiven for doing terrible things.
With ridiculous tales from Australia's chequered sporting history, A Sporting Chance dissects the scandals big and small, the mistakes made in covering them up and the path athletes tread back to redemption. From the Essendon supplements saga and the sandpaper-loving Australian cricket team to whatever it is Nick Kyrgios has done now, Titus reveals the archetypes at the heart of our greatest sporting scandals.
There's the corrupt cop who gave us the race that stopped a nation and the boxing champion who refused to train. There's the cashed-up businessmen who bankrupted clubs and the commentators who can't get their foot out of their mouth. And of course there's the good blokes, like Wayne Carey, Matthew Johns and Shane Warne, who it seems we'll forgive for absolutely anything.
In his rambling and at times incoherent style, Titus asks the question- are Australians really that forgiving of their sporting heroes? With the rise of social media, women's sport and the drive towards greater equality, are the good blokes of Australia's sporting landscape an endangered species?
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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