The Waterproof Book of Fishing Knots by Fishing Unlimited

$9.99 AUD

Category: Sport

A new edition of the best-selling fishing knots book The most common reason for the "one that got away" is knot failure especially that once in a lifetime fish. This little book is the perfect remedy for that problem. Simple to understand black and white illustrations and straightforward text make it a pleasure to use. Made from hi-tech state of the art "Plastec", it is virtually indestructible - it never creases, gets soggy, or "dog eared". A selection of the most popular and practical knots and loops for the beginner to the experienced angler. The design and quality of material ensures the book will remain open leaving both hands free to practise the desired knot. Fits easily into the pocket, fishing vest or tackle box. ...Show more

Leap: Making the Jump to Take Netball to the Top of the World by Geva Mentor

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport

The 50 Greatest Matches in Australian Cricket by Dan Liebke

$32.99 AUD

Category: Sport

What makes a cricket match truly great? Is it broken records or heroic defences? Tight victories or humiliating defeats? A classic sledge that sticks in the mind? Or is it those incredible stories and monumental moments that make some contests live on forever? Matthew Hayden scoring 380 against Zimbabw e might qualify for the record books, but not for this book: these are the Tests, ODIs and T20 matches that transcend the numbers and will be talked about long after the participants have hung up their pads. Relive the breathtaking ties, impossible chases, and even the devastating losses that created cricket legends as we count down to the greatest match with sports journalist and cricket tragic Dan Liebke. An essential collection of cricketing tales for any fan of our national sport. ...Show more

Border's Battlers by Michael Sexton

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport | Reading Level: 6 Sport

It's the 1986 tour of India, and Australian cricket is reeling from the loss of key players to retirement and rebel tours. Few give Australia a chance against a surging India, and even Allan Border doubts his ability to lead this team. What follows is one of the most titanic struggles in cricket history . Played in oppressive conditions, the first Test in Madras (now Chennai) swung like a pendulum. Tensions reached boiling point on and off the field. Dean Jones's 210 was one of the gutsiest Australian knocks ever, Greg Matthews bowled for most of the final day (in a jumper!) and Ray Bright took five wickets despite being seriously ill. The climactic and controversial final ball forced a tie for only the second time in Test history and set a course for Allan Border to remain as captain. In BORDER'S BATTLERS, Michael Sexton details the momentous occasion when Australia drew a line in the dust of Madras, and drew inspiration from the fight. The team returned to Madras the next year to launch a winning World Cup campaign as rank outsiders and the seeds of a new golden age of Australian cricket were sown. ...Show more

Fishing Knots Your complete guide easy learn how by CLASSON ; HAWKINS

$16.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Bill Classon and Nigel Webster host the popular TV show - The Fishing Show - screening weekly on the 7 Network and in this book outline all the knots anglers will need to catch a fish. Together they have put together every knot that a budding angler is likely to need. This book caters for everyone from the beginner to an expert and has everything in it - from the basic knots through to some of the more advanced. Whether you are a first timer and a seasoned angler - There is something in it for you. Superbly illustrated by Trevor Hawkins the book - the knots are easy to follow making it so easy to master the technique to tying dependable fishing knots. Every budding angler will find something in this comprehensive book. ...Show more

Heart and Soul: Paul Gallen by Paul Gallen; David Riccio

$34.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Paul Gallen's career in rugby league is extraordinary. For his club, his state and his country he's given everything he's got, and then some. He's captained his club, The Cronulla Sharks, to their first-ever premiership, he's led the NSW Blues to a drought-breaking series win in 2014, and he's played mo re than 30 tests for his country. In every game Gallen has left nothing in the tank, giving his heart and soul for his team and his teammates. Yet his career has also known controversy, with Gallen's take-no-prisoners style polarising both media and fans, and his captaincy of the Sharks making him both a figurehead and a target in the club's darkest days during the long-running ASADA investigation. Gallen's autobiography is a frank, open and heartfelt account of the great highs and lows of his 19 years playing at rugby league's highest level. It's a story as powerful and compelling as the man himself. ...Show more

Mount Panorama: Bathurst - The Stories Behind the Legend by John Smailes

$32.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Mount Panorama is Australia's greatest motor racing circuit. These are the stories behind the legend.

Absolutely Bleeding Green - The Raiders Story by David Headon

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport

'There is no team that gives pleasure to the sporting public like the Canberra Raiders.' - Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia The Canberra Raiders' spectacular grand final win against the Balmain Tigers in 1989 is widely regarded as Australian rugby league's greatest ever decider. For a fled gling club this was an extraordinary and unexpected achievement, heralding a sequence of years that produced two more premierships and two near-misses. The Raiders' trademark adventurous style of play was welcomed by all lovers of the game. Attacking football was back in vogue. David Headon tells the story of a unique football team that entered the Sydney competition in 1982 with little fanfare and plenty of pessimism, despite the fact that league had been an integral part of communities across the Limestone Plains for nearly a century. From this firm base, the Raiders emerged to make their mark. Absolutely Bleeding Green recounts the big wins and heart-wrenching losses as it follows the players through their Raider careers, revealing how the club was able to build exceptional team spirit, even in difficult times. It includes interviews with players past and present, with coaches and administrators, as well as with families and supporters who are so proud of the distinctive lime green jersey. 'This terrific book tells the story of a unique club that changed my life forever, just as the Raiders changed rugby league forever.' - Mal Meninga, rugby league Immortal, Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame ...Show more

Brabham: the Untold Story of Formula One by Tony Davis; Akos Armont (As told to)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport | Reading Level: 3 Biography

The story of Australia's greatest motoring hero, and the dynasty he founded. Sir Jack Brabham was unique in the world of motor racing. He was the boy from Sydney who took on the elite of motor racing and won three F1 world championships, the last one in a car not only built by his own Brabham company, but with an Australian engine he'd helped develop. To those who saw him on the podium, Jack Brabham might have seemed glorious and triumphant. But he was also a man of secrets. He shunned the media, rarely using 'two words when none would do'. He kept vital information from his competitors, his team mates - and his family. It led to unrivalled success. It led to wealth too, much of it hidden around the world. But it also left a trail of hurt and bewilderment ... In this first ever book-length biography of Jack Brabham, his extraordinary accomplishments are laid out with new commentary from his rivals, colleagues, employees and long-time engineering partner Ron Tauranac. And, with the help of his sons Geoffrey and David, it represents the first major attempt to unravel the enigma who became known as 'Black Jack'. ...Show more

Breaking the Mould by Angela Pippos

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport

An extraordinary transformation is taking place in Australian sport; from suburban footy fields to stadium cage fights, sportswomen are breaking through the 'grass ceiling' and competing for a fair go. Where recently horses received more media coverage than female athletes, women are now commanding atte ntion with undeniable performances and fierce determination. Through personal tales from a lifetime in sport, as well as interviews with pioneering athletes and administrators, journalist Angela Pippos provides a fascinating insight into the seismic shift occurring in the games we play. Breaking the Mould is a timely, entertaining and compelling reminder of why we must level the playing field permanently, so that every woman has the opportunity to become her sporting best. ...Show more

For the Love of the Game by Murray Barnett

$19.95 AUD

Category: Sport

 Queensland State of Origin legends are indelibly printed on the minds of rugby league supporters – Lewis, Meninga, Lockyer… They are lauded for their contributions to the greatest game of all and rightfully so. But what about all the great players who played for Queensland before Orig in? They are not so easily remembered, but this does not mean their status should be in any way diminished. This book is a tribute to their courage, dedication and spirit – and to their love of the game. ...Show more

Heartland: How Rugby League Explains Queensland by Joe Gorman

$32.95 AUD

Category: Sport

For more than 40 years, rugby league has embodied all the hopes and dreams, contradictions and tensions of life in the Sunshine State. The game speaks to Queenslanders' sense of being the underdog and the outsider - a powerful undercurrent that sweeps through politics, business, the arts, and sport. The enduring appeal of State of Origin is that it allows Queensland to balance the scales, at least for 80 minutes.In Heartland, journalist Joe Gorman chronicles a tale of loss and rebirth - from the decline of the Brisbane Rugby League competition and North Queensland's Foley Shield to the extraordinary rise of the Broncos and the Cowboys in the NRL. Weaving together stories of diehard supporters and game-changing players, from Arthur Beetson to Johnathan Thurston, this is a revealing account of Queensland's coming of age, both on and off the field. ...Show more