SA Footy

Ok this post is about books published on the sanfl and its history and the clubs.

Just trying to find out the titles of as many books about the history of the sanfl as possible.(old or new)(available or unavailable).

Looking to try and purchase any available so if you know where a book might be purchased please add the details.Thanks.

let the list begin.
Thanks

slickmick wrote:Ok this post is about books published on the sanfl and its history and the clubs.

Just trying to find out the titles of as many books about the history of the sanfl as possible.(old or new)(available or unavailable).

Looking to try and purchase any available so if you know where a book might be purchased please add the details.Thanks.

let the list begin.
Thanks

Best place to start, firstly, is "At The Toss Of A Coin", just up from the Cremorne Hotel on Unley Road, ring Gerry on 8373 0170. Very good selection of SANFL books as a rule and Gerry sells a lot of SANFL memorabilia also.

Some of the good starting points would be:

The South Australian Football Story - Bernard Whimpress
The Complete Book of SANFL Records - Dion Hayman
League Football In South Australia

Sitting on my shelf at home...

Bloods, Sweat and Tears by Merv Agars (1987).
Bound for Glory: The Story of the Port Adelaide Football Club 1939-1990 by John Wood (1990).
The Complete Book of SANFL Records compiled by Dion Hayman (1990).
Football Times Yearbook Edited by Ashley Hornsey (1983-1991).
Gentleman Jack: The Johnny Cahill Story by John Wood (1982).
Pride of the Bay by Peter Cornwall and John Wood (1999).
SA Greats: The History of the Magarey Medal by John Wood (1988).
Simply the Best: The Story of the Port Adelaide Football Club by John Wood (1995).
True Blue by John Lysikatos (1995).

On my shelf.....

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL STORY - Bernard Whimpress (1982)
Great read and great starting point.
SA GREATS - The History of the Magarey Medal - John Wood (1987)
Again great read and a good insight into individual champions
RED AND BLUE BLOODED - Mike Coward (1978)
I really enjoyed this book. Coward's style is great and whilst it tends to concentrate on particular players it ties it on beautifully with the history of Norwood.
THE PASH PAPERS - Jeff Pash
A collection of articles that Jeff Pash (1939 Magarey Medalist) wrote in the post war years. Captures the feel of the era wonderfully and has some fantastci photos.
THE FARMER FILES - Paul Depasquale
A true masterpiece this one. 280 odd pages that deals with the life of Ken Farmer. Amazing photos as well.
THE MASTER - Brian Kay
The story of Bob Hank. A nice read on the man and post war footy in the state.
THE CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE NORTH ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB - John Wood.
Well what can I say? Disappointed would be an understatement. Due to time or whatever was something of a rush job and riddled with errors and didn't go nearly far enough into the story of the club. The next one will be a lot better.......I know one of the authors really well

Dave Warner's "Footy's Hall Of Shame" deserves a mention, if only for purporting to treat the three main competitions (SANFL, WAFL, V/AFL) on an equal footing. In reality there is a fair bias towards WAFL and VFL, but I guess it's nice to get any SANFL coverage in today's climate.

Leaping Lindner wrote:THE MASTER - Brian Kay
The story of Bob Hank. A nice read on the man and post war footy in the state.

I enjoyed it, but it was pretty simplistically written. Great photos.

I'm currently half way through Pound for Pound - The Ken Eustice Story by Peter Cornwall. It is very good.

Got this one, too...

My favourite reads were the Farmer Files and Pound for Pound, the Bob Hank book didn't thrill me the way it was written and I was also very disappointed with the Dynasty book shown above.

Wedgie wrote:...very disappointed with the Dynasty book shown above.

Pretty average and repetitive read.

Editor must've been asleep.

Highlights the difference between a journo and a writer...

Wedgie wrote:My favourite reads were the Farmer Files and Pound for Pound, the Bob Hank book didn't thrill me the way it was written and I was also very disappointed with the Dynasty book shown above.

Last night on the ABC Peter Goers, Mike Sexton and Lincoln Tyner paid tribute to the author of the Farmer Files, Paul De Pasquale, who passed away recently. He was also responsible for collating the Pash papers. A couple of great projects.

Leaping Lindner wrote:On my shelf.....

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL STORY - Bernard Whimpress (1982)
Great read and great starting point.
SA GREATS - The History of the Magarey Medal - John Wood (1987)
Again great read and a good insight into individual champions
RED AND BLUE BLOODED - Mike Coward (1978)
I really enjoyed this book. Coward's style is great and whilst it tends to concentrate on particular players it ties it on beautifully with the history of Norwood.
THE PASH PAPERS - Jeff Pash
A collection of articles that Jeff Pash (1939 Magarey Medalist) wrote in the post war years. Captures the feel of the era wonderfully and has some fantastci photos.
THE FARMER FILES - Paul Depasquale
A true masterpiece this one. 280 odd pages that deals with the life of Ken Farmer. Amazing photos as well.
THE MASTER - Brian Kay
The story of Bob Hank. A nice read on the man and post war footy in the state.
THE CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE NORTH ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB - John Wood.
Well what can I say? Disappointed would be an understatement. Due to time or whatever was something of a rush job and riddled with errors and didn't go nearly far enough into the story of the club. The next one will be a lot better.......I know one of the authors really well

Does it explain who the North Adelaide Pirates football club were ?

The Complete Book of SANFL Records compiled by Dion Hayman (1990)
From Port to a Power - Bruce Abernethy
The Power of Many - Mary Beasley & Garry Allan
Knuckles - Jim Rosevear
Pound for Pound - Peter Cornwall & Ken Eustice
The Story of the Port Adelaide Football Club 1870-1970 - A.R. Mclean
Dynasty - Fos Williams & Rucci
The Power to Win - Gavin Wanganeen
The Draft - Emma Quayle
The Mail Medal 1933-2006 - J Gascoyne

and a host of other stats (AFL) books and a couple of AFL bios.

Need to improve the amount of SANFL related books i have.

Macca19 wrote:The Story of the Port Adelaide Football Club 1870-1970 - A.R. Mclean

Good get!

Once saw it in mint condition at Treloar's on North Terrace for only $70.

Still regret not buying it then and there...

It comes up from time to time on ebay and I'm sure you would get it much cheaper than $70
I bought a nice copy there at a good price.

Magpiespower wrote:Sitting on my shelf at home...

Bloods, Sweat and Tears by Merv Agars (1987).
Bound for Glory: The Story of the Port Adelaide Football Club 1939-1990 by John Wood (1990).
The Complete Book of SANFL Records compiled by Dion Hayman (1990).
Football Times Yearbook Edited by Ashley Hornsey (1983-1991).
Gentleman Jack: The Johnny Cahill Story by John Wood (1982).
Pride of the Bay by Peter Cornwall and John Wood (1999).
SA Greats: The History of the Magarey Medal by John Wood (1988).
Simply the Best: The Story of the Port Adelaide Football Club by John Wood (1995).
True Blue by John Lysikatos (1995).

Got all of 'em

Leaping Lindner wrote:On my shelf.....

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL STORY - Bernard Whimpress (1982)
Great read and great starting point.
SA GREATS - The History of the Magarey Medal - John Wood (1987)
Again great read and a good insight into individual champions
RED AND BLUE BLOODED - Mike Coward (1978)
I really enjoyed this book. Coward's style is great and whilst it tends to concentrate on particular players it ties it on beautifully with the history of Norwood.
THE PASH PAPERS - Jeff Pash
A collection of articles that Jeff Pash (1939 Magarey Medalist) wrote in the post war years. Captures the feel of the era wonderfully and has some fantastci photos.
THE FARMER FILES - Paul Depasquale
A true masterpiece this one. 280 odd pages that deals with the life of Ken Farmer. Amazing photos as well.
THE MASTER - Brian Kay
The story of Bob Hank. A nice read on the man and post war footy in the state.
THE CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE NORTH ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB - John Wood.
Well what can I say? Disappointed would be an understatement. Due to time or whatever was something of a rush job and riddled with errors and didn't go nearly far enough into the story of the club. The next one will be a lot better.......I know one of the authors really well

Got all of 'em...except 'The Master'
How recent is it LL?

Mr66 wrote:

Leaping Lindner wrote:On my shelf.....

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL STORY - Bernard Whimpress (1982)
Great read and great starting point.
SA GREATS - The History of the Magarey Medal - John Wood (1987)
Again great read and a good insight into individual champions
RED AND BLUE BLOODED - Mike Coward (1978)
I really enjoyed this book. Coward's style is great and whilst it tends to concentrate on particular players it ties it on beautifully with the history of Norwood.
THE PASH PAPERS - Jeff Pash
A collection of articles that Jeff Pash (1939 Magarey Medalist) wrote in the post war years. Captures the feel of the era wonderfully and has some fantastci photos.
THE FARMER FILES - Paul Depasquale
A true masterpiece this one. 280 odd pages that deals with the life of Ken Farmer. Amazing photos as well.
THE MASTER - Brian Kay
The story of Bob Hank. A nice read on the man and post war footy in the state.
THE CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE NORTH ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB - John Wood.
Well what can I say? Disappointed would be an understatement. Due to time or whatever was something of a rush job and riddled with errors and didn't go nearly far enough into the story of the club. The next one will be a lot better.......I know one of the authors really well

Got all of 'em...except 'The Master'
How recent is it LL?

Last 3 or 4 years. Fairly recent. Should still be a few copies floating around mate.

smithy wrote:

Leaping Lindner wrote:On my shelf.....

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL STORY - Bernard Whimpress (1982)
Great read and great starting point.
SA GREATS - The History of the Magarey Medal - John Wood (1987)
Again great read and a good insight into individual champions
RED AND BLUE BLOODED - Mike Coward (1978)
I really enjoyed this book. Coward's style is great and whilst it tends to concentrate on particular players it ties it on beautifully with the history of Norwood.
THE PASH PAPERS - Jeff Pash
A collection of articles that Jeff Pash (1939 Magarey Medalist) wrote in the post war years. Captures the feel of the era wonderfully and has some fantastci photos.
THE FARMER FILES - Paul Depasquale
A true masterpiece this one. 280 odd pages that deals with the life of Ken Farmer. Amazing photos as well.
THE MASTER - Brian Kay
The story of Bob Hank. A nice read on the man and post war footy in the state.
THE CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE NORTH ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB - John Wood.
Well what can I say? Disappointed would be an understatement. Due to time or whatever was something of a rush job and riddled with errors and didn't go nearly far enough into the story of the club. The next one will be a lot better.......I know one of the authors really well

Does it explain who the North Adelaide Pirates football club were ?

I can tell you they were the Association team which was a seperate comp in the days before seconds/reserves.

Leaping Lindner wrote:
Got all of 'em...except 'The Master'
How recent is it LL?

Last 3 or 4 years. Fairly recent. Should still be a few copies floating around mate.[/quote]

Might check out my mate Santo @ Melbourne Sports Books.
Ta LL.

Mr66 wrote:

Leaping Lindner wrote:
Got all of 'em...except 'The Master'
How recent is it LL?

Last 3 or 4 years. Fairly recent. Should still be a few copies floating around mate.

Might check out my mate Santo @ Melbourne Sports Books.
Ta LL. [/quote]


I got mine at Santo's for $10!!! About a year ago. Hopefully he still has a couple of copies.