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The Football Solution

How Richmond’s premiership can save Australia

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The Football Solution

By: George Megalogenis
Narrated by: George Megalogenis
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 A sport unlike any other in the world, football has always been Australia's bellwether. But at a time when politics is increasingly conducted like sports - full of one-eyed tribalism, captain's calls and policy dictated by the Newspoll scoreboard - football is the one institution that's more relevant than ever.

And it's Richmond that's out in front of the pack. Before it could win the 2017 premiership, the club had to change how it thought about good leadership. By weaving together the game's conflicted history, a sharp-eyed analysis of Richmond's off-field turbulence and his own love of the Tigers, Megalogenis reveals just how Richmond found a new way to win - and how Australia might do the same.

'Megalogenis has done it again, but with an unexpected twist.' HUGH MACKAY

'A public intellectual who barracks for Richmond argues that the Tigers' 2017 flag contains the seeds of our national resurgence. That's some footy argument . . .' MARTIN FLANAGAN

'Richmond are not yet ahead in the premiership wars, but through inspired leadership, they're streets ahead in the culture wars.' BARRIE CASSIDY

'Manages the incredible feat of igniting hope again for something called Australia. Whatever football code you follow, or even if you don't follow sport at all, I urge you to read this book. It's bracingly sane and beautifully told.' CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS Football (American) Football (Soccer) Political Science Politics & Government Sports
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George skillfully weaves the story of a football club to force the current crop of politicians to reflect on themselves, “why do they (the voters) think I’m ineffective?”

A highly recommend read!

A highly recommend read!

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Nicely constructed social history of the RFC, with some apt cameos from magpies, pollies and the NRL.

Enthralling for thinking tigers

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More than anything it's a good hearted yarn about Melbourne, Richmond and the history of the AFL, with a slightly nerdy bent and a tale about leadership and demographic change. I enjoyed it even as a Collingwood supporter.

A good listen

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I enjoyed this book as a football fan, Richmond fan and hater of the current state of politics it did lose me with the personal relationship the author has with footy and his upbringing, but I appreciate this was a passion project so it gets a pass. The early History of the game I love was eye opening and intoxicating and just wanted to learn more about Marngrook. the origins of Collingwood and Richmond's rivalry was a fantastic listen too. all in all enjoyable if you love footy and the tigers.

More Footy History and less Author origin story.

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