Published
August 2012
Format
Paperback
Pages
750
ISBN
9781921778728
Size
216 x 135 x 40 mm
Weight
810 g
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A Short History of Rugby League in Australia
An authoritative and entertaining account of the history of Rugby League in Australia–charting the League's evolution from Union, epic grand final encounters and players and coaches who changed the game forever.
With more than 750 information-packed pages and 24 pages of full-colour photos, chapters include The Glory–an account of the most memorable final round scrambles, the heartache of departing with a runner-up medal and magic moments from past grand finals; The Clubs' in-depth analyses of today's teams, in addition to a section on extinct clubs, mergers, rivalries and local derbies, and club colours; and Rugby League Around the World.
Author
Will Evans
Born in Southport Queensland in 1981, Will Evans was brought up in Tutukaka and Queenstown in New Zealand, where his obsession with Rugby league began. Currently residing in Brisbane, Will Evans writes for Rugby League Review, The New Daily and Commentary Box Sports
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