The Machine: The Inside Story of Football's Greatest Team

Explore 'The Machine: The Inside Story of Football's Greatest Team', a compelling narrative that dives deep into the legendary Collingwood teams of 1927-1930. Discover how these remarkable players achieved an unprecedented feat in VFL/AFL history by winning four consecutive Premierships, and learn about the only team to go through a home-and-away season undefeated. This gripping book uncovers the teamwork and spirit that led to their iconic status as 'The Machine'. Not just a record of wins, 'The Machine' provides an inside look into the dressing rooms, tackling the challenges the team faced, such as financial scandals, strike threats, and controversies. This is more than a football book—it's a vivid portrayal of an era marked by social upheaval, reflecting the spirit and legacy of a team that inspired a nation. A must-read for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this book is essential for anyone wanting to grasp the dynamics of football during challenging times. With its stunning storytelling and remarkable insights, 'The Machine' will appeal to fans of athletic achievement, team spirit, and social context. Order your copy today and enjoy FREE shipping on this essential addition to any football library! Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Expect delivery within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863958547
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 176


Description:
Has there ever been a better quarter of footy teams than those that took the field in Collingwood jumpers between 1927 and 1930?

The statistics and history books would say not. They remain the only team in VFL/AFL history to have won four Premierships in a row. The 1929 team is the only one to have gone through a home-and-away season undefeated. The teams and the players set records and benchmarks that stood for decades. And they did it all with such brilliant teamwork that they became universally known as 'The Machine'.

But while the records and achievements of the Machine Team are well known, the stories behind them are less so. This book takes us inside the dressing rooms and behind the committee-room doors to see the dramas and sensations that the players had to deal with during their tilt at history - from threatened strikes and allegations of bribery to financial scandals and controversial sackings.

The Machine is more than just a football book- it's also a book about football within a social context. There heroics of those Collingwood teams were played out against a backdrop of social upheaval, bleakness and gloom.

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