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The Irish Experiment

By: Zach Tuohy, Catherine Murphy
Narrated by: Zach Tuohy
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Summary
 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-seventeen-year-old 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 secure the future of Irish and Australian footballers alike.©2024 Zach Tuohy and Catherine Murphy (P)2024 W. F. Howes ltd Football (Soccer) Sports Funny Inspiring Witty
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Such a good story, and very well delivered by Zach! Emotional, funny & honest, a very easy listen.

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Loved Zach’s honesty on his journey. Read by Zach creates a nice authentic feel to the story.

The Honest Irishman

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I have always had a soft spot for Zac as an Irishman and bagger. I enjoyed the honesty and managed discussions about vulnerability. Whilst it was predictably superficial on personality issues it gave impression. Still love Zac but see him differently now.

Interesting alternative insight to a favourite son.

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Zach echoes that voice in your head as a young GAA player. It's all you want at that young age to compete and commit to a sport, not just something you've to try rush home from work or study (to make trainings) for. If ozzy rules is that only avenue, then open that avenue as wide as possible and test the limits of what impact the Irish can make on an international scale

highly recommend for young GAA players

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