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1 y separately published work icon Silk : Football, Family, Respect Shaun Burgoyne , Martin Blake , Sydney : HarperSports , 2021 22591080 2021 single work autobiography

'Shaun Burgoyne - inspirational footballer, leader of his people, devoted family man - is one of the most respected players in AFL history, on and off the field.

'The man they call 'Silk' was the ultimate team player - versatile, highly skilled and hard at the contest, with an enviable reputation for being able to stand up in big moments.

'Burgoyne is a proud Indigenous man, with a football pedigree that is a story in itself. Starting with his father's time at the Koonibba Roosters, the oldest surviving Indigenous footy club in Australia, the Burgoyne name is directly linked to Gavin Wanganeen, Eddie Betts, Graham Johncock and many other AFL stars.

'In his 400-plus games, Burgoyne had only two coaches. He reveals the tough love dished out by Port Adelaide coach Mark 'Choco' Williams, and the left-field techniques of legendary Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson. He shares how he changed from star midfielder to role player, a move that enabled him to overcome injuries and become one of the best impact players the game has seen.

'Burgoyne's story isn't just about winning four premierships and becoming the Indigenous games record holder. He experienced the ugliness of racist taunts, from growing up in Port Lincoln to bearing witness to the fallout of Adam Goodes' public stance on racism. The way he sees it, we can't change history but we must learn from it, and work towards reconciliation, to a position of mutual respect and understanding.

'This modest champion shares what he has learnt to show others what is possible when you seize opportunities, are willing to put in the work, and surround yourself with the right people - family, friends, teammates, mentors - who will inspire, support and guide you every step of the way.' (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon El Magic : The Life of Hazem El Masri Bill Woods , Pymble : HarperSports , 2009 Z1669181 2007 single work biography
1 1 y separately published work icon Captain's Diary 2009 Ricky Ponting , Geoff Armstrong , Pymble : HarperSports , 2009 Z1660346 2009 single work diary travel
1 1 y separately published work icon Out of the Shadows : A Champion's Return to the Spotlight Wally Lewis , Neil Cadigan , Pymble : HarperSports , 2009 Z1648433 2009 single work autobiography

'When Wally Lewis, rugby league legend turned TV news presenter, had an epileptic seizure live on air in November 2006, his world came crashing down around him.

'The medical condition he'd spent two decades attempting to conceal from the public had been brutally exposed. With his health on a downward spiral, the only solution was the one that terrified him the most - brain surgery.

'While the rugby league world tried to come to terms with the vulnerability of "The King", Wally and his family prepared for the toughest battle of his life. But the surgery wouldn't be the end of his struggle ...

'Out of the Shadows is Wally's startlingly candid account of his life since his retirement from rugby league - from the darkest days of depression and debilitating seizures to his hard-fought recovery and triumphant return to the nation's TV screens.' (From the publisher's website.)

1 y separately published work icon Ashes Diary 2005 Ricky Ponting , Brian Murgatroyd , Pymble : HarperSports , 2005 Z1340244 2005 single work diary
1 1 y separately published work icon Freddy : The Brad Fittler Story Brad Fittler , Richard Sleeman , Pymble : HarperSports , 2005 Z1204698 2005 single work autobiography
1 1 y separately published work icon Never Say Die Steve Waugh , Pymble : HarperSports , 2003 Z1084024 2003 single work autobiography
1 1 y separately published work icon My Life with Lew Jenny Hoad , Jack Pollard , Pymble : HarperSports , 2002 Z1005687 2002 single work biography
1 y separately published work icon Free Rein : The Autobiography of an Olympic Heroine Gillian Rolton , Pymble : HarperSports , 2001 Z1028312 2001 single work autobiography
1 y separately published work icon Demon Within Garry Lyon , Andrew Maher , Pymble : HarperSports , 2000 Z1230704 2000 single work autobiography
1 y separately published work icon Bustin' Down the Door Tim Baker , Wayne Rabbit Bartholomew , Pymble : HarperSports , 1996 Z808842 1996 single work autobiography

"From street urchin to world surfing champion to boardroom heavyweight, this edition of the bestselling cult classic captures all the intrigue and adventure of Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew's remarkable personal journey. World Champion in 1978, World Masters Champion in 1999, and CEO/President of the Association of Surfing Professionals for ten years, Rabbit's charisma, flamboyance and warrior spirit have helped define surfing over three decades. In 2009, he was honoured for his contribution to surfing, being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. BUStIN' DOWN tHE DOOR is a story of unfaltering self-belief, of immense hardship and struggle, and of hilariously wild times, as Rabbit sets off from Australia's Gold Coast, surfboard under his arm, to conquer the surfing world. From spartan days of living on rice and oats while tackling the huge waves of Hawaii, to a glorious rollercoaster ride of parties, fast cars and perfect waves, Rabbit recalls outrageous adventures shared with surfing's most famous figures - including Nat Young, Michael Peterson, Mark Richards, tom Carroll and Kelly Slater."

(Publisher's blurb) 

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