Brock at Bathurst by Bev Brock

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport

No driver is as connected to a single track as the legendary Peter Brock is to Bathurst. Half a century ago, a shy and bearded Brock first took on Mount Panorama, the track he was destined to dominate with a record nine wins, earning him the mantle ‘King of the Mountain’. That uncanny rela tionship between driver and track is the focus of this book, a 360-degree look at every race of Brock’s glorious Bathurst career. Relive Peter Perfect’s reign over the Mountain in the company of Bev Brock, his partner of nearly three decades, as well as mechanics, teammates, rivals and friends who witnessed his genius up close. Featuring over 150 images, including previously unseen photographs from Brock’s private collection, Brock at Bathurst is a nostalgic and exhilarating celebration of an iconic pairing in Australian sport. ...Show more

Makybe Diva by Trevor Marshallsea

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport

The story of a once-in-a-lifetime horse who would surpass all the rest.

River Song by Mark Cloutier

$35.00 AUD

Category: Sport

Although there’s plenty of practical advice here, this book is more about why we fish, what makes it special and how it makes us feel.’ – Mark Cloutier Every fisherman has a special stretch of water, where the fish are always plentiful and the memories flow. River Song revel s in each of celebrated fishing writer Mark Cloutier’s special locations, discovered over four decades fishing the mountain streams and lakes of Australia and New Zealand. Each tale conjures the romance of days spent chasing the perfect catch, and the insight that only quiet hours spent in the wild can bring. With gorgeous black-and-white photography from Mark’s adventures, River Song is a loving ode to fishing’s power to soothe the soul, and the perfect gift for anglers and nature lovers alike. ...Show more

Gridiron Genius: a Master Class in Building Teams and Winning at the Highest Level by Michael Lombardi; Bill Belichick (Foreword by)

$26.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Why do some NFL franchises dominate year after year while others never crack the code of success? For 30 years Michael Lombardi had a front-row seat and full access as three titans-Bill Walsh, Al Davis, and Bill Belichick-reinvented the game, turning it into a national obsession while piling up Super Bo wl trophies. Now, in Gridiron Genius, Lombardi provides the blueprint that makes a successful organization click and win-and the mistakes unsuccessful organizations make that keep them on the losing side time and again. In reality, very few coaches understand the philosophies, attention to detail, and massive commitment that defined NFL juggernauts like the 49ers and the Patriots. The best organizations are not just employing players, they are building something bigger. Gridiron Genius will explain how the best leaders evaluate, acquire, and utilize personnel in ways other professional minds, football and otherwise, won't even contemplate. How do you know when to trade a player? How do you create a positive atmosphere when everyone is out to maximize his own paycheck? And why is the tight end like the knight on a chessboard? To some, game planning consists only of designing an attack for the next opponent. But Lombardi explains how the smartest leaders script everything- from an afternoon's special teams practice to a season's playoff run to a decade-long organizational blueprint. Readers will delight in the Lombardi tour of an NFL weekend, including what really goes on during the game on and off the field and inside the headset. First stop- Belichick's Saturday-night staff meeting, where he announces how the game will go the next day. Spoiler alert- He always nails it. Football dynasties are built through massive attention to detail and unwavering commitment. From how to build a team to how to watch a game to how to understand the essential qualities of great leaders, Gridiron Genius gives football fans the knowledge needed to be the smartest person in the room every Sunday. ...Show more

Manikato 'The Man' by Adam Crettenden

$34.99 AUD

Category: Sport

A champion racehorse, Manikato won races at the elite level over six seasons through the late 1970s and early 1980s and became the first Australian sprinter to earn $1 million in prize money. But once getting to the top echelon of racing as a two-year-old, his life endured twists and turns that continua lly threatened to derail his career, and his life. From the sudden death of his original trainer Bon Hoysted shortly after the 1978 Golden Slipper Stakes, to the prolonged illnesses and niggling injuries that kept Manikato's name in the headlines, the fact he could compete let alone win was almost miraculous. Year after year, Manikato was guided patiently by astute trainer, Bob Hoysted - Bon's brother. The powerhouse chestnut with a quirky personality forged historic moments including victory in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley five years in a row; a record unlikely to ever be matched. In his later years, his grittiness and courage were more evident than his speed in continuing to win races, further endearing him to race crowds. Just as his life was full of drama, so was his mysterious and tragic death at the age of eight, despite the resilient efforts of those closest to 'The Man'. ...Show more

Cricketers at War by Greg Growden

$32.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Aussie cricketing heroes who also fought for Australia during wartime 'That's nothing. Pressure is having a Messerschmitt up your arse.'  Keith Miller, when asked if he felt under pressure while captaining the NSW cricket team.  Numerous heroes of Australian cricket have also proved themsel ves on the battlefield, from Gallipoli to Vietnam and beyond. Among them are some of Australia's most illustrious cricketing names: Donald Bradman, Keith Miller, Keith Carmody, Jack Fingleton and, in more recent years, Doug Walters. In this sport/history page-turner, veteran sports journalist Greg Growden tells their extraordinary stories of bravery, hardship, courage and human endeavour. ...Show more

Street Machine Legends (Volume 1) by Simon Telford

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport

SINCE 1981, Street Machine has been the bible of Australia's modified car scene, celebrating the best builds of the sport and the fanatics that create them. For this, Street Machine's first book, we've chosen 60 of the best-loved feature cars to appear in the magazine during its first 20 years. We look at the significance of each build to the scene and, where possible, discover what has become of the cars and their dedicated owners. Street Machine Legends Volume 1 is an indispensable collector's item and reference tool for the muscle car enthusiast. ...Show more

Carn: The Game, and the Country That Plays It by Andrew Mueller

$34.99 AUD

Category: Sport

There have been histories of Australian football before. There has not been one like Carn. Carn tells the story of the Victorian Football League and its successor, the Australian Football League, from 1897 to the present day, by focusing on 50 of the thousands of games which have been played down the decades. Some of these matches have been significant to the game of Australian football; others have been significant to Australia as a whole.  Carn recognises that while the game is only a game, it has also always been much more than that: anything which consumes so much of the nation's attention can't help but reflect something of the nation's character. Carn is a book replete, as the Australian game is, with great yarns and extraordinary people. It is a book for fans of Australian football, and fans of Australia. ...Show more

The 100 Greatest Sportspeople of all time

$49.95 AUD

Category: Sport

Thoroughbred Club by Rod Nicholson

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport

The Thoroughbred Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, 50 Years of the Thoroughbred Club covers its colourful history and brings to life many of the characters who have built and now oversee the club. What they have in common is a love of the thoroughbred, and the chance to have fun with a group of equally enthusiastic racing folk. The people who make up this club have a unique insight into racing. Many are breeders, owners, bookmakers, administrators, stewards or trainers and jockeys. They are intricately involved and informed privately or at Thoroughbred Club functions by the people who walk the corridors of power within the industry, as well as government. The members, who come from all walks of life, are passionate about racing. For many it is their livelihood, for others it is a way of life that offers the chance to mingle with friends and enjoy the sport of kings. The passion and the influence within the club is palpable. Anyone who has attended a Caulfield Cup eve or Blue Diamond Stakes eve luncheon will testify to the clubs enthusiasm for racing. That it attracts elite guest speakers from the training, riding, administrative and media ranks, as well as world-class entertainers, is confirmation of its pull within the racing ranks. ...Show more

Peak Rock - The History, the Routes, the Climbers by Phil Kelly; Graham Hoey; Giles Barker

$85.00 AUD

Category: Sport

'Peak Rock' is a celebration of significant developments at the cutting edge of rock climbing in the Peak District, from the day that James W. Puttrell first set foot on rock at Whamcliffe in the late 19th century through to modern day ascents on the area's gritstone and limestone crags.

Norm Smith Medal - Norm Smith Medal, Best Player of the VFL/AFL Grand Final, 1979-2017 by The Slattery Media Group (Editor)

$25.00 AUD

Category: Sport

Norm Smith Medal, Best Player of theVFL/AFL Grand Final, 1979-2017