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Barassi: The biography

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His is a biblical tale, appropriate for a game that's a religion.

Ron Barassi was the definitive - some argue first - ruck rover. Together with Norm Smith, he won six premierships in a golden era for the Melbourne Demons. At Carlton and later North Melbourne Ron fulfilled the second part of his destiny. The game's most determined player became its super coach.

Barassi, goes behind the scenes with the game's most revered and most loved figure. It is an examination of an unexamined life. Where did the passion come from? Why did he care so much? How did the events of his early years resonate through the decades? In an era where our sporting heroes are flawed and fallen Ron Barassi is a true icon, a man whose integrity burns bright to this day.

Ron Barassi is a hero for the ages and Barassi is his unforgettable story.

'A must-read for AFL fans, but it's also a fascinating insight into one of the stars of the Australian sporting firmament. Covering the expanse of an extraordinary career, this is the definitive Ron Barassi book, capturing an iconic character.' - Sunday Telegraph

'Thoroughly researched and entertainingly written [...] Even if it's familiar south of the Barassi Line, his is a life that, told well, becomes fresh, relevant and compelling again.' - The Age


'Lalor has created a classic. This bio is as uncompromising and spellbinding as its subject.' - Launceston Examiner

'This is sports writing partying with literature, and discovering they have plenty in common. 5 stars' - Alpha Magazine


About the Author :
Born in Bendigo, educated in Melbourne and later marooned in Sydney, Peter Lalor is an award winning author and journalist. He has written a number of books including the best-selling Ned Kelly True Crime prize-winning Blood Stain and The Bridge, a history of The Sydney Harbour Bridge. A cricket writer for The Australian newspaper he has worked as a journalist for 25 years.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781742379098
  • Publisher: Allen & Unwin
  • Publisher Imprint: Allen & Unwin
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 432
  • Sub Title: The biography
  • Width: 153 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1742379095
  • Publisher Date: 01 Aug 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 552 gr


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