Three premierships. One unforgettable career. And the personal battles fans never saw coming.
From mischievous kid to Richmond Tigers legend, Jack Riewoldt became one of the AFL’s most celebrated forwards — helping lead Richmond through one of the greatest eras in the club’s history.
But behind the goals, victories, and premiership glory were moments of heartbreak, criticism, self-doubt, and personal loss that tested him both on and off the field.
After Richmond’s historic 2017 Grand Final win, Jack famously took to the MCG stage to sing “Mr Brightside” with The Killers — a moment that would come to symbolise his optimism, resilience, and refusal to let adversity define him.
In The Bright Side, Jack shares the untold stories behind Richmond’s premiership years, the lessons he learned as a leader, and how staying positive helped him navigate grief, pressure, public scrutiny, and the challenges of elite sport.
Honest, inspiring, and full of behind-the-scenes AFL insight, this powerful memoir is perfect for Richmond Tigers fans, AFL lovers, and anyone searching for motivation, resilience, and hope during life’s toughest moments.
“An insider’s view of the Richmond Football Club during its premiership years.” — Peggy O’Neal
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The Bright Side
An AFL champion's story of redemption, fortitude, and positivity
- 352 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Social Science BiographiesTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Chapter 1: Bellerive Bluff
- Chapter 2: Bowlers and Banners
- Chapter 3: Peroxide Tips
- Chapter 4: Wiggy and Pup
- Chapter 5: Party Time
- Chapter 6: Strawberries and Cream
- Chapter 7: Jekyll and Hyde
- Chapter 8: Prima Donna
- Chapter 9: A Lion in a Cave
- Chapter 10: Fight Like Maddie
- Chapter 11: Add, Keep, Delete
- Chapter 12: Why Not Us?
- Chapter 13: Happy Valley
- Chapter 14: Mercy Rule
- Chapter 15: Two Hands, Too Cute, Two Seconds
- Chapter 16: Us Against Them
- Chapter 17: Be the Child
- Chapter 18: Bourke and Bartlett
- Chapter 19: Just Like That
- Epilogue
- Photographs
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Copyright
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