The Ox is slow but the earth is patient – Mick Malthouse

The Ox is slow but the earth is patient by Mick Malthouse & David Buttifant

HB, $30.00

Premiership coach Mick Malthouse and his longtime friend and conditioning coach David Buttifant have brought us a brilliant book that can inspire us all to success.

They tell the story of the past decade they have spent at the Collingwood Football Club and provide some fascinating insight into the inner workings of successful professional sporting organisations.The book covers achievements in both their personal and professional lives and includes comments from a variety of players, coaches, poets and politicians.

You do not need to be a mad football supporter to enjoy this book filled with fascinating anecdotes and sound advice from two men who clearly have the utmost respect for each other and have achieved great things.

 

 

 

Collingwood: A Love Story

Collingwood: A Love Story  by Paul Daley

$35.00 To be published in October.

Football has long been a integral part of our Victorian society and never more so than during the difficult war years and the Depression. In the struggling suburb of Collingwood, football gave people hope, a sense of belonging and helped many families through very tough times. Experienced journalist Paul Daley paints a wonderful and intricate picture of Collingwood during the early to mid 20th century.

Collingwood: A Love Story follows the lives of Collingwood players Doc Seddon and Paddy Rowan and object of their affection; Louie. Their lives were thrown into turmoil by the war and heartbreak but ultimately the friendship and love they have for each other wins through.

This is not necessarily a story about football, but rather about people, forgiveness and identity. This gritty tale has a delightful mix of fact and myth with bits and pieces of this essentially true story gathered from various sources over the years.

Definitely a worthwhile read for Collingwood fans but also could be enjoyed by anyone interested in wartime history or Melbourne in the early 1900′s.

Pre-order your copy soon.