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Discover 'A Sporting Chance,' the unabridged audio book that explores Australia's complex relationship with its sports icons. This entertaining and insightful MP3 audio book is narrated by sports historian Titus O'Reily, who delves into the scandals, mistakes, and redemptions that have shaped the nation's sporting history. In this captivating listen, you will journey through unforgettable tales of scandals, including the infamous Essendon supplements saga and unique stories from cricket's sandpaper scandal. 'A Sporting Chance' provides a profound look at why Australia tends to forgive its sporting heroes, examining figures such as Wayne Carey, Matthew Johns, and Shane Warne. Their stories raise intriguing questions about morality in sports, especially in an age of social media and the evolving landscape of women’s sports. This brand new MP3 audio book, published by Bolinda/Penguin Audio Australia in 2019, is perfect for anyone interested in sports, history, and cultural commentary. Enjoy hassle-free shipping from our Auckland warehouse with free delivery. Please allow 15 days for shipping with no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Get your copy today and experience the captivating tales that make up Australia's sporting narrative!
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655604655
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bolinda/Penguin Audio Australia
Description:
In sport, the term â€good bloke’ doesn't mean what it says. Like â€fun run’, it often actually means exactly the opposite.
Titus O’Reily, the sports historian Australia neither needs nor deserves, examines why our nation’s sportspeople are so readily forgiven for doing terrible things.
With ridiculous tales from Australia’s chequered sporting history, A Sporting Chance dissects the scandals big and small, the mistakes made in covering them up and the path athletes tread back to redemption. From the Essendon supplements saga and the sandpaper-loving Australian cricket team to whatever it is Nick Kyrgios has done now, Titus reveals the archetypes at the heart of our greatest sporting scandals.
There’s the corrupt cop who gave us the race that stopped a nation and the boxing champion who refused to train. There’s the cashed-up businessmen who bankrupted clubs and the commentators who can’t get their foot out of their mouth. And of course there’s the good blokes, like Wayne Carey, Matthew Johns and Shane Warne, who it seems we’ll forgive for absolutely anything.
In his rambling and at times incoherent style, Titus asks the question: are Australians really that forgiving of their sporting heroes? With the rise of social media, women’s sport and the drive towards greater equality, are the good blokes of Australia’s sporting landscape an endangered species?
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655604655
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bolinda/Penguin Audio Australia
Description:
In sport, the term â€good bloke’ doesn't mean what it says. Like â€fun run’, it often actually means exactly the opposite.
Titus O’Reily, the sports historian Australia neither needs nor deserves, examines why our nation’s sportspeople are so readily forgiven for doing terrible things.
With ridiculous tales from Australia’s chequered sporting history, A Sporting Chance dissects the scandals big and small, the mistakes made in covering them up and the path athletes tread back to redemption. From the Essendon supplements saga and the sandpaper-loving Australian cricket team to whatever it is Nick Kyrgios has done now, Titus reveals the archetypes at the heart of our greatest sporting scandals.
There’s the corrupt cop who gave us the race that stopped a nation and the boxing champion who refused to train. There’s the cashed-up businessmen who bankrupted clubs and the commentators who can’t get their foot out of their mouth. And of course there’s the good blokes, like Wayne Carey, Matthew Johns and Shane Warne, who it seems we’ll forgive for absolutely anything.
In his rambling and at times incoherent style, Titus asks the question: are Australians really that forgiving of their sporting heroes? With the rise of social media, women’s sport and the drive towards greater equality, are the good blokes of Australia’s sporting landscape an endangered species?