In A Game Of Our Own, esteemed Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey documents the birth and evolution of Australian Rules Football.
In this compelling book, you’ll journey back to an era when the ground was not oval, where captains acted as umpires, and players kicked a round ball that soon lost its shape.
Blainey, the author of A Short History Of The 20th Century and The Tyranny Of Distance, introduces the champions of the sport’s early days, explains how the first leagues were formed, and why the umpire’s job was so difficult.
Former football legend Ron Barassi enjoyed this book. He said, “Fans of the game will love this book; it is a great read about a great game and how it all began”.