The Irish Experiment

Zach Tuohy, Catherine Murphy

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Affirm Press
04 November 2024

Autobiography: sport; Memoirs; Sports & outdoor recreation; Australian Rules football

Whether it's committing to a tackle, being a dad or writing a memoir, if Zach Tuohy goes in, he goes 'all in'.

Like most Irishmen, Zach Tuohy's first love was Gaelic football. But when an Australian football club came knocking with a professional contract, the then-teenager leapt at the opportunity to travel across the world and come to grips with an oval ball.

Despite a rocky start navigating a Carlton Football Club in disarray and becoming a father at twenty-three, Zach went on to become one of the greatest success stories of the 'Irish Experiment'. A move to the Geelong Cats made him a star rebounding defender and cult favourite player, and in 2022 he reached the pinnacle of his adopted code, winning a Premiership medal. In 2023, Zach set a new record for the number of AFL games played by an Irish player, passing the effort of the great Jim Stynes.

With characteristic devil-may-care attitude and determination, Zach writes candidly about his experiences in Australia, recounting the good, the bad and the downright hilarious. He has plenty to say about the relationships between the indigenous codes of GAA and the AFL, and what needs to change to secure the future of Irish and Australian footballers alike.

By: Zach Tuohy, Catherine Murphy
Imprint: Affirm Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
Weight: 532g
ISBN: 9781923022096
ISBN 10: 1923022091
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 04 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Zach Tuohy's remarkable journey from Gaelic football in Ireland to becoming one of the most successful Irish imports in the Australian Football League (AFL) is a tale of determination, adaptability and sheer talent. A standout athlete from a young age, Tuohy was recruited by Carlton at the age of nineteen. After seven years at Carlton, he joined the Geelong Cats, where he clinched a premiership in 2022 and became a fan favourite. Celebrated for his resilience and excellence, Tuohy has played a record-breaking number of games and stands as a towering figure in AFL history. As Tuohy celebrates an impressive fifteenth year in the AFL in 2024, his life off the field is equally fulfilling. Residing in Geelong with his wife and two sons, he embodies the spirit of dedication and community.