By Paul Dunlop
FOOTY these days has many long-suffering supporters wondering where our great game is heading, particularly at AFL level.
But fans pining for a return to the good old days when players worried less about hairstyles and more about getting a kick will get plenty of solace from a terrific new book that tells it like it is — or should be.
The Aussie Footy Dictionary ‘Chewy on Ya Boot!’ is the product of two passionate scribes putting their heads together to deliver the A to Z of Aussie Rules.
Authors Ian Ferguson and News sports editor Brad Kingsbury tell the difference between two fingers and two flags, explain the finer points of the Squirrel Grip and uncover the secrets of the often-maligned — but possibly misunderstood — White Maggot.
Written with a clear affection for the game and a detailed knowledge of all that makes it great, the Aussie Footy Dictionary is the perfect reference text for people puzzled by the ‘whatever it is’ that drives otherwise fit and healthy young men to rush around a muddy field in pursuit of a leather ball.
It’s a book for passionate fans as well as the unconverted among us who somehow still think ‘Carn the pies’ is a catchcry to head to the canteen for lunch.
Ian Ferguson of Pakenham is the author and co-author of five sporting books. Brad Kingsbury is a journalist who spent 21 years as a player and administrator of a country football club.
Both authors’ obvious passion for their subject shines through. The text is further lifted by cartoons from News journalist John Gavegan.
The Aussie Footy Dictionary is on sale at all good book stores and at the Gazette office. It was printed by Brolga publishing and distributed by Pan McMillan.
Phone 5945 0666 for further details.
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