The Bright Side (HB) by Jack Riewoldt
Category: Sport
In his gritty and inspirational memoir, Jack Riewoldt reveals all about his remarkable AFL career and his personal journey of growth off the field. Jack grew up in picturesque Tasmania, playing sport with his family and admiring his older cousin Nick. When Nick was drafted in the AFL, Jack’s focus shif ...Show more
Karate Fighting Techniques by Hirokazu Kanazawa
Category: Sport
Hirokazu Kanazawa is the renowned karate master in the world today, and a close disciple of Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate and founder of the Shotokan School. Having earned his impressive reputation in Hawaii, the mainland United States, and Europe as an official trainer for the Japan ...Show more
Australia Versus England 1000 Memor by DAWSON Marc
Category: Sport
The Ashes contest between Australia and England has been one of the world's great sporting events since tours between the countries commenced in 1861; the introduction of the Ashes in 1882 gave it a competitive edge that is even stronger in 2009. Here we have 1000 memorable moments drawn from every tour ...Show more
Mike Tyson - 1981-1991 by Bruce Silverglade (Text by); Lori Grinker
Category: Sport
Collection of never before seen photographs showing a very little known side of Mike Tyson at his prime and peaking the 1980's and 1990's, in and out of the ring, sometimes with epic legends. It all began with an art school photography assignment: Lori Grinker was shooting a project on young boxers ...Show more
Wheel Life Cycling Recollections of the 1950s & 1960s by Ben Schofield
Category: Sport
Author and historian Ben Schofield interviews veteran cyclists about their experiences on tracks and the road in Melbourne during the 1950s and 1960s. Many of these cyclists were world class and helped make Australia a major power in cycling. The book includes copies of newspaper clippings and other ima ...Show more
Jock: Story of Jock McHale, Collingwood's Greatest Coach by Glenn McFarlane
Category: Sport
The life and times of the most successful coach in league football history. Author Glenn McFarlane examines Jock McHale's record 37 years as coach of Collingwood, his impact on the club and their seven premierships under his charge, including four consecutive flags from 1927-1930, a feat no club has eve ...Show more
The Waterproof Book of Fishing Knots by Fishing Unlimited
Category: Sport
A new edition of the best-selling fishing knots book The most common reason for the "one that got away" is knot failure especially that once in a lifetime fish. This little book is the perfect remedy for that problem. Simple to understand black and white illustrations and straightforward text make it a ...Show more
Wheel Life 2 : Cycling Recollections of the 1970s & 1980s by Ben Schofield
Category: Sport
Share in the lives and experiences of some participants in the cycle racing scene of the 1970s and 1980s, as told in their own words and recorded by the author. Although the bikes, equipment and clothing have evolved over time, the legacy of tough competitiveness, outstanding endurance and camarader ...Show more
Geoff Wilson's Waterproof Book of Basic Fishing Knots by Geoff Wilson
Category: Sport | Series: Ultimate Fishing Knots and Rigs Ser.
Geoff Wilson has an undeniable passion for knots and their correct tying. It is this passion that has inspired the release of this series. Throughout these versions, Geoff takes anglers through the precise methods and processes needed to tie the sometimes difficult knots that modern fishing lines requir ...Show more
Facts, Stats & Trivia of the Melbourne Cup by Paddy O'Reilly
Category: Sport
This one little book has all the important information for 155 years of The Melbourne Cup - winners, placegetters, jockeys, trainers, prizemoney, starting prices, margins of victory, weights, winning saddle numbers and barriers.
The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts
Category: Sport
It’s a long, hard road from the Nullarbor to the MCG. How does a self-described ‘skinny Aboriginal kid’ overcome a legacy of family tragedy to become an AFL legend? One thing’s for sure: it’s not easy. But then, there’s always been something special about Eddie Betts. Betts grew up in Port Lincoln and K ...Show more
Australia's Toughest Sportspeople by Mick Colliss
Category: Sport
Gillian Rolton fell off her horse, broke a rib, and climbed back on to win a gold medal for Australia at Atlanta Olympics in 1996. Unquestionably she was one of the hardest athletes in the history of Australian sport. Her death in 2017 spurred author Mick Colliss to sit down for intimate interviews with ...Show more