Crow books

[Crows Feet]

I thoroughly enjoyed Roo and Bunji's books and am liking what I've read so far of Goody's.

Just wondering which past or present Crows other fans would like to read about and why they'd pick them.

For me, I'd love to read Modra's life story. I'd be really interested in getting his thoughts about missing the two grand finals and about his life at Freo and whether or not he had any regrets. But I'd also be interested in reading about his take on the exhibition games he has played since retiring.

 

[jo172]

Bassett, he's actually articulate.

 

[cammo84]

I thought Roo's book was shit, to be honest. The footy parts were alright, but the fishing and punting anecdotes were a bit much. I'm probably a bit hard to please though, I've only enjoyed one footy book and that was the Ben Cousins one, which was just as much a book about drug addiction.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

I thought Roo's book was shit, to be honest. The footy parts were alright, but the fishing and punting anecdotes were a bit much. I'm probably a bit hard to please though, I've only enjoyed one footy book and that was the Ben Cousins one, which was just as much a book about drug addiction.

Agree, didn't enjoy Roo's book. Stop reading Andrew McLeod book after the Hewitt/Edwards saga ended and have not even started Goodwins book that i got for Christmas.

Saying that, Mark Bickleys book was very good and so was Andrew Jarmans.

Didn't Trevor Jaques write a book on the AFC early days?

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

To answer the question - I would be very interested if Barry Downs, Graeme Dunstan, Vince Del Bono or even John Reid wrote a book on their time at the Crows.

 

[Crows Feet]

John Reid's would be a great read. James Fantasia would probably have some really good insights too.




*I'm probably biased with the Roo book. He is my favourite player of all time.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

*I'm probably biased with the Roo book. He is my favourite player of all time.

True, Mark Ricciuto was a gun but his book was poorly written. The same author wrote Simon Goodwin book, that's why I'm not overly enthused at reading it yet.

 

[-CG-]

Saying that, Mark Bickleys book was very good and so was Andrew Jarmans.

Glad to hear because I've picked up two of each in various op shops and antique stores around SA. I was beginning to get a bit worried about seeing so many around for less than $3 a pop

 

[Crows Feet]

Saying that, Mark Bickleys book was very good and so was Andrew Jarmans.

Glad to hear because I've picked up two of each in various op shops and antique stores around SA. I was beginning to get a bit worried about seeing so many around for less than $3 a pop

I've never seen either of these books - the joys of living in Perth.
If anyone sees these books (especially at these prices) I'd love if they could pick me up a copy. I'll be over in April/May or you can post them and I'll reimburse you.

 

[-CG-]

I've never seen either of these books - the joys of living in Perth.
If anyone sees these books (especially at these prices) I'd love if they could pick me up a copy. I'll be over in April/May or you can post them and I'll reimburse you.

You can have my extra two. I don't need them!

PM me if you're interested

 

[smoovy]

Need a book around the formation of the Crows, would probably have to be Cornsey, forward by Neil Kerley

 

[jenny61_99]

Agree, didn't enjoy Roo's book. Stop reading Andrew McLeod book after the Hewitt/Edwards saga ended and have not even started Goodwins book that i got for Christmas.

Saying that, Mark Bickleys book was very good and so was Andrew Jarmans.

Didn't Trevor Jaques write a book on the AFC early days?

Hubby read the book and said Macca didn't come out smelling very nice (big headed was the term he used) which goes against everything we know of him personally. I'm yet to read it as F-I-L took it back to Adelaide with him.

 

[taylor_walker_13]

I have Roo's, Bunji's and Goodys books all a pretty good reads and really good to note that high profile players lives are not always void of trial and tribulation, like us everyday people.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Hubby read the book and said Macca didn't come out smelling very nice (big headed was the term he used) which goes against everything we know of him personally. I'm yet to read it as F-I-L took it back to Adelaide with him.

Disagree with your husband, Andrew IMO came out looking like a top guy. Loyal, friendly, family orientated and dedicated to this history of his people.

 

[Slippery Pete]

Gary Ayres.

 

[jenny61_99]

Disagree with your husband, Andrew IMO came out looking like a top guy. Loyal, friendly, family orientated and dedicated to this history of his people.

Good, I'm glad! I'm looking forward to reading it (if I ever get it back!).

 

[Crows Feet]

Hubby read the book and said Macca didn't come out smelling very nice (big headed was the term he used) which goes against everything we know of him personally. I'm yet to read it as F-I-L took it back to Adelaide with him.

I think that's mostly the fault of the bloke that wrote it (Kingston) and not Macca. But did you know that McLeod is the greatest indigenous player our game has seen? Nah, the book was quite good, I thought, but you need to filter it yourself as it's a little heavy on the praise.

I have Roo's, Bunji's and Goodys books all a pretty good reads and really good to note that high profile players lives are not always void of trial and tribulation, like us everyday people.

I thought it was very interesting that both Macca and Goody took a break from their partners after they had kids.

 

[Crows Feet]

My 3 favourite footy books are from the 1996-1998 seasons (One in a Hundred and Talking Football I and II). For those who haven't seen them they are like the Almanacs of the last few years but instead of 'randoms' talking about where they watched the game it was presented as like diary entries from a handful of players. It was much better than the Almanacs because it wasn't so full on (each game gets a bit boring as you progress through).

Would love to see the AFC release a book in the same vein. Each round could be covered by a 1st/2nd year player, an established player, one of the coaching staff and a fan. Players and coaches could be rotated and the fan entries could be run through the club website as part of a competition. They could team with the 'tiser too if they chose and include the match report from the paper as a means of sharing costs and increasing circulation.

 

[IddyBiddy]

I was thoroughly disappointed with Roo's, Bunji's and Goody's books. All three lacked any real insight and were poorly written and edited. These guys should wait a couple of years before writing or releasing these books, they might then actually feel able to comment more deeply on things that happened in their careers. All three books were surface level in content.

 

[Slippery Pete]

I've was thoroughly disappointed with Roo's, Bunji's and Goody's books. All three lacked any real insight and were poorly written and edited. These guys should wait a couple of years before writing or releasing these books, they might then actually feel able to comment more deeply on things that happened in their careers. All three books were surface level in content.

I didn't like that Roo's and Bunji's were both biographies, as opposed to autobiographies. I think this creates a sense of detachment for the reader, and enables the book to more easily gloss over key events.

 

[screech]

Crows Tales was ok about the formation and early year. Good account of the Nigel Smart firewalking incident
Released around 1993-94 from memory

 

[NSWCROW]

Just finished the Rachel Mcleod book.

 

[Allefgib]

hahahahahah