league in fiction and non-fiction

[zac]

i've just re-watched the club with jack thompson and had forgotten how good it was. it's about afl but rings true for sport in general. it's about a footy club, with a lot of strong, different characters, with their petty rivalries, love of the game and love of the club.

is there a comparable film in league? there have been a few but i don't remember seeing any of them.

also what about league books? i've read and enjoyed books by jack gibson, wayne bennett and others. any suggestions?

[redwhiteblue]

Footy Legends is a movie with 2 of my favourite humans - Brett Kenny and Anh Do. There is also The Final Winter with Matt Nabel and Matthew Johns about the Jets which I went and watched at the Dendy in Newtown when it was on back in 2007 so it felt more authentic - yes they do mock the Roosters beach lifestyle right at the end too..There is also Roy Masters' book Bad Boys. Just about all of them write books these days. If you have a good library nearby Zac, that's what I would recommend. I've moved onto music bios now but that's for another thread.

[zac]

Footy Legends is a movie with 2 of my favourite humans - Brett Kenny and Anh Do. There is also The Final Winter with Matt Nabel and Matthew Johns about the Jets which I went and watched at the Dendy in Newtown when it was on back in 2007 so it felt more authentic - yes they do mock the Roosters beach lifestyle right at the end too..There is also Roy Masters' book Bad Boys. Just about all of them write books these days. If you have a good library nearby Zac, that's what I would recommend. I've moved onto music bios now but that's for another thread.

thanks rwb - are those films must see or just alright? i came across this Rugby league movies on the big screen: The starting 13 - NRL and i'll see if i can't get a copy of the roy masters book.

[The Skeez]

thanks rwb - are those films must see or just alright? i came across this Rugby league movies on the big screen: The starting 13 - NRL and i'll see if i can't get a copy of the roy masters book.

I liked Little Fish. Though, didn’t know it had a league story about it until I was watching it.

[zac]

I liked Little Fish. Though, didn’t know it had a league story about it until I was watching it.

i'd meant to see it when it came out but didn't but it's on the to see list

[redwhiteblue]

thanks rwb - are those films must see or just alright? i came across this Rugby league movies on the big screen: The starting 13 - NRL and i'll see if i can't get a copy of the roy masters book.

I can't remember to be honest as its been well over 10 years since I saw both. You'll find them on YouTube. I saw Little Fish at a free screening in Darlinghurst.

[zac]

I can't remember to be honest as its been well over 10 years since I saw both. You'll find them on YouTube. I saw Little Fish at a free screening in Darlinghurst.

thanks, and lol to you going to seeing final winter at dendy newtown but not sure there are many jets supporters there these days

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3444616/

Broke

I wanted to like this one as the director went to my school and I was mates with his older brothers. I thought the dialogue and story line was pretty weak unfortunately.

[zac]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3444616/

Broke

I wanted to like this one as the director went to my school and I was mates with his older brothers. I thought the dialogue and story line was pretty weak unfortunately.

that's a pity - someone could make a good film with that subject matter

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

that's a pity - someone could make a good film with that subject matter

I actually had nothing to do today and watched The Last Winter on youtube.com. Its okay, not bad. Matthew Johns is pretty ordinary imo.

[The Skeez]

Dr. Voodoo Man ‘grass dust and blood’ sounds like a rugby league album

[zac]

I liked Little Fish. Though, didn’t know it had a league story about it until I was watching it.

i've watched it now and it was better than i thought it was going to be. didn't think weaving and blanchett would be believable but i thought they did alright

[zac]

I actually had nothing to do today and watched The Last Winter on youtube.com. Its okay, not bad. Matthew Johns is pretty ordinary imo.

just watched it and thought it pretty good

[Headless Chook]

If you're after a good read, have a look at 'The Night The Music Died'. It's all about the 1974 Western Division team that won the AMCO Cup. I may be a bit biased as I grew up in the area and know a lot of the players (plus I get a small mention towards the back of the book) but definitely worth the time

[zac]

If you're after a good read, have a look at 'The Night The Music Died'. It's all about the 1974 Western Division team that won the AMCO Cup. I may be a bit biased as I grew up in the area and know a lot of the players (plus I get a small mention towards the back of the book) but definitely worth the time

thanks - i'll check it out. i remember tv ted ellery