John Williamson's play/movie "The Club".
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The book "Power without glory" was written in the Wren era because the book is about John Wren.hotpie said:
The narrative and the drug culture that is present throughout "The Club" suggests it was written in the 60's or 70's , most likely the 70's.
And David Williamson is the playwright , John Williamson is the country singer.
I don't think the characters in The Club are real but I do think they are conglomerates of various real life Collingwood people with poetic licence thrown in. Very losely I think The president is Sherrin/McHale, the coach is Ros eand the recruit is Carmen/the WA guy who sparked the pay dispute with Thompson andTuddy who's name escapes me.
As for Power without Glory and John Wren / Jack West read this take on it:
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/rewind/txt/s1209456.htm
As for Power without Glory and John Wren / Jack West read this take on it:
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/rewind/txt/s1209456.htm
The play was written in 1976 and was largely based on the Ern Clarke Weidemann et al debacle.
There may be historical resonances, but Williamson at that time was writing plays about situations and people who actually existed around him.
He was more or less crafting plays from creative Eavesdropping.
There may be historical resonances, but Williamson at that time was writing plays about situations and people who actually existed around him.
He was more or less crafting plays from creative Eavesdropping.
SorryIHammerChicken
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Is williamson the country guy that sung "hay trooo blewwwww, I'm arskinnn yewwww"
Jabso
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I think so but not too sure. I think on Triple M once he did a cover of The Offsprings "Why Don't You Get a Job?".
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The Heywood marijuana incident was apparenty inspired (for want of a better word) by Brent 'tiger' Crosswell who played several games under the influence whilst at Carlton in the early 70's (I'm sure he wasn't the only one).
The replacement coach that was under consideration was the 'Ron Barissi' of the era. The existing coach was a 'Bob Rose' / 'Murry Weideman' charactor.
Like most writers, the inspiration/creative ideas are drawn from several different sources & or experiences, combined to form a pure fictional story, yet loosely based on real people & situations.
The replacement coach that was under consideration was the 'Ron Barissi' of the era. The existing coach was a 'Bob Rose' / 'Murry Weideman' charactor.
Like most writers, the inspiration/creative ideas are drawn from several different sources & or experiences, combined to form a pure fictional story, yet loosely based on real people & situations.
Has anybody seen the actor who played the Collingwood player - who was the leader of the group - in any other films??
Little bloke with curly hair who was apparently ageing as a player and was going to be put to the back pocket. His charachter name escapes me.
Little bloke with curly hair who was apparently ageing as a player and was going to be put to the back pocket. His charachter name escapes me.
sherb
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Danny Rowe was the character name.1980GFVideo said:
I did an IMDB search on the actor, and was surprised to find he has quite an extensive acting history.
IMDB - Harold Hopkins
sherb said:
I did the same thing and was suprised with the number of films listed under his name.
They could involve very small film parts in films that hardly anyone sees.
interesting to know if you can live off that type of work.
We beat Fitzroy in the GF with Heywood winning the Norm Smith. Huzzah! 
But, actually, although we looked pretty set in that match at the end, they didn't actually show us winning the flag. And considering this was set in 1979-1981 we probably blew our lead in the last five minutes and let the Roys win the bloody thing!
But, actually, although we looked pretty set in that match at the end, they didn't actually show us winning the flag. And considering this was set in 1979-1981 we probably blew our lead in the last five minutes and let the Roys win the bloody thing!
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For me the Heywood vs Tank O'Donohue best of 3 at training was a ripper, especially the way he dropped the ball to kick the goal - you'd reckon an actor who at least had football skills woulda looked better.
Doona2 said:
Hey! What are you talking about? He kicked it from 60 and it sailed through at post height!
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Doona2 said:
I'd hope he's not smoking some weed while he's operating, looks to me he's a better doctor then footy player.
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NICK THE PIE MAN said:Hey! What are you talking about? He kicked it from 60 and it sailed through at post height!
That seagull owned his ass though.
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