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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

I was being objective!

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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

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.
Any idea what sort of offence was rabbiting? - No Bugs Bunny references or puns please...

in todays terms it means ducking the head