The Best of Both Worlds

[Leaping Lindner]

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.

[71/72]

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.

[Mr66]

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.

[McAlmanac]

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.

[rd]

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...

[rd]

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?

[CK]

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.

[LPH]

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.

[Big Phil]

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.

[bays2011]

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.

[Big Phil]

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

[bays2011]

I was being objective!

[CK]

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.

[Leaping Lindner]

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.

[McAlmanac]

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?

[Sojourner]

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

[Leaping Lindner]

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

[Leaping Lindner]

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.

[Pseudo]

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

[Blacky]

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