Playing God

The Rise & Fall of Gary Ablett

Garry Linnell

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English

HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
30 June 2004

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

there had been many demons in Gary Ablett's life but none had haunted him to the point of depression more than fame. He was the man who fell to earth. Gary Ablett's freakish skills and ability to soar higher than anyone else turned him into the biggest name in Australian sport. But his meteoric rise was followed by a descent to rock bottom. Playing God is a modern-day morality tale about fame and Australia's obsession with its sporting heroes. It traces Ablett's rise and fall - from superstar athlete, worshipped by thousands of loyal fans, to disgrace and humiliation following drug convictions and the death in his presence of a young woman. Along the way it provides an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden world of professional sport: the agents, the fans and the men who protected Ablett from the realities of life - and from himself.

By: Garry Linnell
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Illustrated edition
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 406g
ISBN: 9780732274498
ISBN 10: 0732274494
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 30 June 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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