
- 160 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Celebrating one of AFL's longest-standing and most iconic traditions Have you ever wondered what makes Australian Rules Football so unique? Sure, the rules are unmistakably different to other sports, but it's the bizarre traditionsand idiosyncrasies that make the game uniquely ours. One of those quirks is the team banner – an essential element of the pre-match build-up that has connected fans with their heroes for more than 80 years. The humble banner, or run-through as it's known by the purists, has become an iconic symbol of our love for the game. It's why cheer squads around the country dedicate countless hours each and every week to delicately craft their messages on crepe. This painstaking process culminates in a fleeting moment of glory as the teams run onto the ground before the banner is torn (quite literally) to shreds. From the funny to the offensive, the emotional to the political, banners come in all shapes and sizes and have evolved considerably, reflecting not only a changing cultural landscape but a changing game itself. Footy Banners: A Complete Run-Through is a collection of historical images, stories and unforgettable moments that pay homage to one of our game's longest-lasting rituals.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. The Early Days
- 2. Superstitions
- 3. Banner Scandals
- 4. People Behind the Banners
- 5. Funny Banners
- 6. Banner Fails
- 7. The Untold Story of KB’s 400th Banner
- 8. How to Make a Banner
- 9. Bigger than Football
- 10. Stories from the Cheer Squads
- 11. Grassroots Banners
- 12. Game Changers
- 13. The Year the Banners Died
- Acknowledgements
- About the Authors
- Notes
- Photo Credits
- Copyright