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The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Leaping Lindner » Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:13 am

I am interested in people's thoughts on The Best of Both Worlds - The History of West Torrens, Woodville and The Eagles. I picked up a copy during the week and as a supporter of neither team,but a follower of SANFL history, I am very impressed. A great read, and some very nice photos.
If you haven't got a copy grab one it's well worth it.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby 71/72 » Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:09 pm

I think its the best SANFL history book to date...
Some great stories and fantastic pics, there are also a couple of pics in it of the legendary Ken Farmer which I haven't seen before. Looking forward to Peter Cornwall's next book, the biography of Len Fitzgerald, I met him at the book launch he's a top bloke and know's his stuff.
This is a must addition to the library of any SANFL history lover.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Mr66 » Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:46 pm

My only complaint, and it's a small one, is that it could have had a couple of colour photos and/or a colour section.
It is certainly the most thorough of all the SANFL, WAFL or VFL/AFL club histories that I've got.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby McAlmanac » Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:11 pm

Just got it today. If the text is as good as the photos, it will be a great read. There's some great old Woodville photos that this Pecker trainspotter hadn't seen before.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby rd » Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:57 pm

Just working my way through this book (gee it's a great book). Page 54 covers the 1925 Norwood/Torrens Grand Final and reports that 125 frees were awarded by Umpire Johnny Quinn. Torrens received 70 of these 125 frees and the book gives a breakdown of the 70 frees - eg pushing the man (10), throwing the ball (3) etc...
One free kick was paid for rabbiting.
Any idea what sort of offence was rabbiting? - No Bugs Bunny references or puns please...
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby rd » Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:30 pm

Still working my way through the book - how great has it been to read about players like Eddie Holland, Bill Ruth & Buff Tyrrell - players that used to turn up year after year just to enjoy the opportunity of winning maybe a third of their matches every season.
And I see no one has answered my previous question of what type of football offence was rabbiting?
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby CK » Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:13 pm

Rabbiting, I believe, was when a player would drop to the ground in front of an opposition player who was running at full pelt, forcing the running player to crash over him and hit the deck.
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The Best of Both Worlds

Postby LPH » Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:50 am

Recently received a copy of this book for my birthday - along with the 2011 GF DVD.

I am really enjoying the Woodville information - as a former WTFC fan, I am gaining a much larger appreciation & respect for the 'other half'.

What Blighty achieved in the '80s & the interviews with Max Parker, Zip-Zap Sewer, Ian Dettman, etc. has been most interesting & enjoyable.
I have a greater appreciation for my close 'footy buddies' - Damien, Sharon & Nick (former WFC fans), as a result of this read.

I suggest ALL WWTFC members & fans read it - as well as other club fans.
It gives a great insight into the 2 separate clubs & I am looking forward to reading the Merger Section.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Big Phil » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:05 pm

Got a copy myself when it first was released.

Haven't had an in-depth look at it, but what I have browsed through has been very good.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby bays2011 » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:13 pm

Big Phil wrote:Got a copy myself when it first was released.

Haven't had an in-depth look at it, but what I have browsed through has been very good.


Best SANFL club history book I have seen. By a fair margin too.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Big Phil » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:34 pm

bays2011 wrote:
Big Phil wrote:Got a copy myself when it first was released.

Haven't had an in-depth look at it, but what I have browsed through has been very good.


Best SANFL club history book I have seen. By a fair margin too.


Disagree bays, sorry ;)

Poms to Premiers (Central 50 Year Book) is the best I've seen :D
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby bays2011 » Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:42 pm

I was being objective! :)
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby CK » Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:59 pm

71/72 is spot on, IMHO - this book sets the bar for all future SANFL club history books and I have a fair few of them. The level of research, fantastic photography, indepth analysis and range of interviews is outstanding. Peter Cornwall and David Burtenshaw - with the help of a number of SANFL historical buffs - have done an absolutely outstanding job with this one.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Leaping Lindner » Tue Nov 15, 2011 3:48 pm

CK wrote:71/72 is spot on, IMHO - this book sets the bar for all future SANFL club history books and I have a fair few of them. The level of research, fantastic photography, indepth analysis and range of interviews is outstanding. Peter Cornwall and David Burtenshaw - with the help of a number of SANFL historical buffs - have done an absolutely outstanding job with this one.


Wait until you see the next North one. ;)
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby McAlmanac » Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:54 pm

Leaping Lindner wrote:
CK wrote:71/72 is spot on, IMHO - this book sets the bar for all future SANFL club history books and I have a fair few of them. The level of research, fantastic photography, indepth analysis and range of interviews is outstanding. Peter Cornwall and David Burtenshaw - with the help of a number of SANFL historical buffs - have done an absolutely outstanding job with this one.


Wait until you see the next North one. ;)

Will it be out before North's next flag? ;)
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Sojourner » Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:40 pm

I am tipping the book is available from the club? Is it on sale anywhere else around town?
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Leaping Lindner » Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:08 pm

McAlmanac wrote:
Leaping Lindner wrote:
CK wrote:71/72 is spot on, IMHO - this book sets the bar for all future SANFL club history books and I have a fair few of them. The level of research, fantastic photography, indepth analysis and range of interviews is outstanding. Peter Cornwall and David Burtenshaw - with the help of a number of SANFL historical buffs - have done an absolutely outstanding job with this one.


Wait until you see the next North one. ;)

Will it be out before North's next flag? ;)


Well before ;)
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Leaping Lindner » Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:09 pm

Sojourner wrote:I am tipping the book is available from the club? Is it on sale anywhere else around town?



Give Gerry at AT THE TOSS OF A COIN a bell. If he's not stocking it he should be.
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Pseudo » Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:56 pm

Sojourner wrote:I am tipping the book is available from the club? Is it on sale anywhere else around town?

Reckon I saw a copy at the booksellers at Harbourtown a year or so ago. Discounted from $50 to $49.95 :lol:
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Re: The Best of Both Worlds

Postby Blacky » Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:06 pm

rd wrote:Just working my way through this book (gee it's a great book). Page 54 covers the 1925 Norwood/Torrens Grand Final and reports that 125 frees were awarded by Umpire Johnny Quinn. Torrens received 70 of these 125 frees and the book gives a breakdown of the 70 frees - eg pushing the man (10), throwing the ball (3) etc...
One free kick was paid for rabbiting.
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