FitzroyPete
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Mighty Eagles, I enjoyed Jim Main's book as I like year-by-year chronologies.
Then again, I haven't met a Fitzroy book (or supporter) that I didn't like.
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Then again, I haven't met a Fitzroy book (or supporter) that I didn't like.
I've tried to borrow a copy from the State Library, but got to say found staff to be unhelpful to say the least.
FitzroyPete
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You must've been unlucky because the staff who helped me (mainly with microfilm) with my East Perth Footy Club research were very helpful.
I've seen quite a few copies of Jim Main's books for sale online, but I can't recall the prices.
Yes the ones who are the fourth floor and help with microfilm are wonderful.
Unfortunately the two I dealt with a fortnight ago on the ground level couldn’t have cared less.
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FitzroyPete
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Thanks, Mr Ripper, I've ordered my copy of Bob Beecroft's book.
Geez, Beecroft was a very good player for Fitzroy, with 291 goals in 96 games.
He seemed to "dine out" against Melbourne, with bags of 10 (in our record 190-point win in 1979), 9 (1978), 8 (1979) and 6 (1980).
However, I think Beecroft's best performance was the 10 he kicked in the Lions' brilliant come-from-behind victory over South Melbourne at the Junction Oval in 1978.
Garry Wilson booted 7, so the pair shared 17 of our 21 goals that day.
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Geez, Beecroft was a very good player for Fitzroy, with 291 goals in 96 games.
He seemed to "dine out" against Melbourne, with bags of 10 (in our record 190-point win in 1979), 9 (1978), 8 (1979) and 6 (1980).
However, I think Beecroft's best performance was the 10 he kicked in the Lions' brilliant come-from-behind victory over South Melbourne at the Junction Oval in 1978.
Garry Wilson booted 7, so the pair shared 17 of our 21 goals that day.
Australian Football - Match Details: 1978 R4 Fitzroy vs South Melbourne
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Absolutely terrific read. Half way through Holmesby's book, enjoying it but Westerman's is a lot better. Highly recommend.
Absolutely terrific read. Half way through Holmesby's book, enjoying it but Westerman's is a lot better. Highly recommend.
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What did you think of the book?Thanks, Mr Ripper, I've ordered my copy of Bob Beecroft's book.
Geez, Beecroft was a very good player for Fitzroy, with 291 goals in 96 games.
He seemed to "dine out" against Melbourne, with bags of 10 (in our record 190-point win in 1979), 9 (1978), 8 (1979) and 6 (1980).
However, I think Beecroft's best performance was the 10 he kicked in the Lions' brilliant come-from-behind victory over South Melbourne at the Junction Oval in 1978.
Garry Wilson booted 7, so the pair shared 17 of our 21 goals that day.
Australian Football - Match Details: 1978 R4 Fitzroy vs South Melbourne
FitzroyPete
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To be honest, Andrew, I've been flat out with work and haven't had time to read Bob Beecroft's book.
It doesn't help that I'm addicted to buying cricket and footy books and most of them - including Bob's book - unfortunately gather dust.
I also have copies of Russell Holmesby and William Westerman's books in the lengthy reading queue.
Also, being a part-time writer (Fitzroy's Fabulous Century and a few books on my WAFL team East Perth), I rarely get time to indulge my passion for reading.
It doesn't help that I'm addicted to buying cricket and footy books and most of them - including Bob's book - unfortunately gather dust.
I also have copies of Russell Holmesby and William Westerman's books in the lengthy reading queue.
Also, being a part-time writer (Fitzroy's Fabulous Century and a few books on my WAFL team East Perth), I rarely get time to indulge my passion for reading.
