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Carlton Versus Essendon. Those two words conjure up a special tension between AFL supporters, built on unforgettable dramas over recent decades. First time author Greg C. Herridge has captured the story of the passionate rivalry between these two iconic Australia Rules football clubs. Insights from some of the more memorable on field moments involving these two teams, from the '60s to the present day, are illuminated through a series of contributions from well-known players and officials of both clubs, including: Simon Madden, Mike Fitzpatrick, Glenn Manton, Geoff Southby, Greg Sewell and Ian Rice; with a Foreword by Essendon hall-of-famer Hugh Mitchell. But this is also a story of what it means to be a true supporter and what happens when footy loyalties are divided within a family. An hilarious and at times moving recount of footy, family life and traditions, it will resonate with all followers of our great game. |
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