Barassi

The biography

Peter Lalor

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Allen & Unwin
01 August 2012

Biography: sport; Sports & outdoor recreation; Australian Rules football

His is a biblical tale, appropriate for a game that's a religion.

Ron Barassi was the definitive - some argue first - ruck rover.

Together with Norm Smith, he won six premierships in a golden era for the Melbourne Demons. At Carlton and later North Melbourne Ron fulfilled the second part of his destiny. The game's most determined player became its super coach.

Barassi, goes behind the scenes with the game's most revered and most loved figure. It is an examination of an unexamined life. Where did the passion come from? Why did he care so much? How did the events of his early years resonate through the decades? In an era where our sporting heroes are flawed and fallen Ron Barassi is a true icon, a man whose integrity burns bright to this day.

Ron Barassi is a hero for the ages and Barassi is his unforgettable story.

'A must-read for AFL fans, but it's also a fascinating insight into one of the stars of the Australian sporting firmament. Covering the expanse of an extraordinary career, this is the definitive Ron Barassi book, capturing an iconic character.' - Sunday Telegraph

'Thoroughly researched and entertainingly written [...] Even if it's familiar south of the Barassi Line, his is a life that, told well, becomes fresh, relevant and compelling again.' - The Age

'Lalor has created a classic. This bio is as uncompromising and spellbinding as its subject.' - Launceston Examiner

'This is sports writing partying with literature, and discovering they have plenty in common. 5 stars' - Alpha Magazine

By: Peter Lalor
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 552g
ISBN: 9781742379098
ISBN 10: 1742379095
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 01 August 2012
Recommended Age: From
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born in Bendigo, educated in Melbourne and later marooned in Sydney, Peter Lalor is an award winning author and journalist. He has written a number of books including the best-selling Ned Kelly True Crime prize-winning Blood Stain and The Bridge, a history of The Sydney Harbour Bridge. A cricket writer for The Australian newspaper he has worked as a journalist for 25 years.

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Barassi

The biography

Peter Lalor

$34.99

Paperback

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