A book that is simply called Game, it is the cover shot that gives you more of an idea about the content of this book. I had this one sitting on the pile of unread books for a few months and, given the Socceroos change in fortunes under Tony Popovic, this one took precedence overContinue reading “Book review : Game by JJ Rose”
Category Archives: Fair Play
So, what the hell happens at a book launch?
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a book launch? Is it knitted jumpers and sports jackets with patches on the elbows? Is it old men in half glasses conversing in fancy words that no one understands? Is it boffins and English teachers discussing the topic of the book inContinue reading “So, what the hell happens at a book launch?”
Meet Jarrod and Anna Black : The Aussie superstars you’ve never seen
Didn’t you know? There is a series of Australian fiction novels centred around the life of two of the nation’s best footballers, and they’ve not finished their adventures just yet. Evolving from the original story, Introducing Jarrod Black, we now have five Unashamed Football Novels in the set, brought to you by Fair Play Publishing.Continue reading “Meet Jarrod and Anna Black : The Aussie superstars you’ve never seen”
When Mum and Dad See Me Kick
The number of books I consume during a year is alarmingly low, but there are some books that definitely leave you wanting more. This one from celebrated sports writer Stuart Thomas was one of them, and it left me wondering whether there could or should be another set of stories to follow this one up.Continue reading “When Mum and Dad See Me Kick”
The NSL is alive and thriving
As someone who first tasted NSL football at a boistrous North Sydney Oval on a Friday evening back in 1999 as Northern Spirit went down to a single goal defeat, my connection with the former national competition was brief. What I do remember though was the earthy atmosphere at those games and how low-key someContinue reading “The NSL is alive and thriving”
2022 : A year in football pictures
The footballing year has come to an end, here’s a brief look back on the year in a few slideshows of photos from my phone. The number of these photos taken in wild weather is testament to the crazy conditions we’ve faced as supporters, players and referees this year. I’ve attended a 30-game season ofContinue reading “2022 : A year in football pictures”
Be My Guest
Finally I finished it, the book that’s been sitting on my bedside table for almost a year, crying out to be read and instilling deep guilt in me every time I forego a quick read in favour of sleep. This is no reflection on the book itself, this is just the way life rolls atContinue reading “Be My Guest”
Anna Black : our next Matildas superstar
If the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is not yet on your radar, it’s time you grabbed your copy of Anna Black – This Girl Can Play. Once you’ve read it, you’ll be gutted that it’s all over, but super-excited for the real thing, coming to our shores in real-life in just over a year’sContinue reading “Anna Black : our next Matildas superstar”
Matildas close shave in Canberra
A second football trip in five days, and another new check-in app for the phone as we headed interstate to the nation’s capital to support Australia’s favourite sporting team in another clash with close neighbours and friendly rivals New Zealand. The Matildas got the job done early in this one, and went on cruise control,Continue reading “Matildas close shave in Canberra”
Magnificent mini Matildas Active
One night in Townsville and the world’s your oyster! The beautiful North Queensland coast welcomed international women’s football to its fantastic new stadium and showed the locals and those from near and far just what we’re in for during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Welcoming venues, hot and sunny conditions and a fabulous liveContinue reading “Magnificent mini Matildas Active”