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Leather Soul: A Half-back Flanker's Rhythm and Blues
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Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Australian football with 'Leather Soul: A Half-back Flanker's Rhythm and Blues.' This memoir by Bob Murphy, a celebrated figure in AFL, encapsulates the essence of the game through vivid storytelling, laughter, and heartfelt reflections. Perfect for fans of Aussie Rules football and readers seeking sports memoirs, this engrossing book dives deep into Murphy's 17-year career, giving you an inside look at his life beyond the field.
From the nostalgic echoes of childhood cricket in Warragul to being captain of the Bulldogs, Murphy shares poignant moments, including the thrill of winning a long-awaited grand final and the emotional turmoil of career-ending injuries. His unique perspective as a music enthusiast, columnist, and captain paints an extraordinary picture of what it means to love the game passionately.
Whether you are searching for inspirational sports books, memoirs of famous athletes, or captivating Australian literature, 'Leather Soul' is a must-have addition to your collection. Ideal for gifting to sports lovers or for anyone looking to explore the intertwining of football and life.
With a beautiful hardcover format published by Black Inc in 2018, this 320-page book is bound to resonate with your soul, all while being a collector's item for AFL enthusiasts. Enjoy free shipping on your order, and experience the journey of a football legend today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760640521
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 320
Description:
'A young, naive kid, with a brand-new football. Over time, the leather aged from the bumps along the trail. The Footscray winters and some glorious liniment-scented afternoons. All of the laughs, the scraps, the yarns and characters. The game. It all left a mark on me, on my soul.'
Bob Murphy has never been a typical footballer. Music buff, Age columnist and Winnebago driver, he is as comfortable in a quiet corner of a Fitzroy cafe or the front bar of a grungy pub as he is in the locker room.
Murphy takes the reader inside his 17-year career, including his three years as captain of the Bulldogs, exploring the people, places and events that shaped him- from playing backyard cricket in 1980s Warragul to Community Cup with Paul Kelly in the 2000s, and from the joy of marrying his high-school crush to the agony of a season-ending ACL ruptures.
How did the country kid with a gypsy's heart become an All-Australian captain? What's it like to have your club win the grand final for the first time in 62 years and have to cheer from the sidelines? How does it feel to realise you can no longer do the things that made you great?
The celebrated Australian football bard Martin Flanagan has long insisted Bob Murphy has a book in him like no footballer has written. Leather Soul proves him right.
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From the nostalgic echoes of childhood cricket in Warragul to being captain of the Bulldogs, Murphy shares poignant moments, including the thrill of winning a long-awaited grand final and the emotional turmoil of career-ending injuries. His unique perspective as a music enthusiast, columnist, and captain paints an extraordinary picture of what it means to love the game passionately.
Whether you are searching for inspirational sports books, memoirs of famous athletes, or captivating Australian literature, 'Leather Soul' is a must-have addition to your collection. Ideal for gifting to sports lovers or for anyone looking to explore the intertwining of football and life.
With a beautiful hardcover format published by Black Inc in 2018, this 320-page book is bound to resonate with your soul, all while being a collector's item for AFL enthusiasts. Enjoy free shipping on your order, and experience the journey of a football legend today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760640521
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 320
Description:
'A young, naive kid, with a brand-new football. Over time, the leather aged from the bumps along the trail. The Footscray winters and some glorious liniment-scented afternoons. All of the laughs, the scraps, the yarns and characters. The game. It all left a mark on me, on my soul.'
Bob Murphy has never been a typical footballer. Music buff, Age columnist and Winnebago driver, he is as comfortable in a quiet corner of a Fitzroy cafe or the front bar of a grungy pub as he is in the locker room.
Murphy takes the reader inside his 17-year career, including his three years as captain of the Bulldogs, exploring the people, places and events that shaped him- from playing backyard cricket in 1980s Warragul to Community Cup with Paul Kelly in the 2000s, and from the joy of marrying his high-school crush to the agony of a season-ending ACL ruptures.
How did the country kid with a gypsy's heart become an All-Australian captain? What's it like to have your club win the grand final for the first time in 62 years and have to cheer from the sidelines? How does it feel to realise you can no longer do the things that made you great?
The celebrated Australian football bard Martin Flanagan has long insisted Bob Murphy has a book in him like no footballer has written. Leather Soul proves him right.
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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