Which book is more interesting - #8 or #9’s?

[Disco_Stu]

Looking for opinion on which book is better. I’ve heard they’re both pretty vanilla and ‘safe’ without shedding much light on things that we tragics don’t already know.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

JR8's book is a little like him...starts off with full enthusiasm...but treads what is already know...a little like his goal kicking routine...
insightful feedback about Club's/Coaching role with younger players...
Nothing new...after 345??! games of footy...
Safe and vanilla...
Get the impression JR8 may end up like a Brereton in the Media...always on the periphery...giving opinions...
If involved with a Club...could play a Balmey role...not too sure about the straight bat to Journo's questions though!

 

[lllscroatlll]

thought I'd help out by saying

haven't read either

both look shyte

could be good to get to sleep to tho

 

[Morro]

I haven't read Jacks yet but I actually really liked Cotch's.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

I haven't read Jacks yet but I actually really liked Cotch's.

I'm the exact oppo...reached the last few pages of JR8's book...and how tired the playas are after 3 GF wins...

 

[Downtown06]

Read both and I though Jack's was a bit better. He explains things like its from a fans perspective & goes into a little detail on certain things and makes u feel how he felt at the time.

Cotchins was really good too but I felt that was a bit safe

 

[Sir_Loin]

I’ll wait for 9 part HBO series

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Finished reading JR8's "The Bright Side"...what a warrior!...and the list of injuries over his playing career!

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

All righteeee now...starting on Trent's "From The Heart"...

 

[Coach_Required]

I’ll wait for 9 part HBO series

I even heard Copywood are releasing their TV series and player books at the same time.

 

[Wooden Robot]

Only read Cotch's.
Glad he was an inspiring captain, as his book is drab and comatose.
Seriously boring.

 

[Disco_Stu]

Only read Cotch's.
Glad he was an inspiring captain, as his book is drab and comatose.
Seriously boring.

Very helpful - thanks mate.

 

[tiggywigs]

The OP pretty much sums the books up accurately.
But there are some juicy bits.
Cotch's book makes it clear he almost pulled the pin after 2016 and went elsewhere.
And he pots Dimma (in his nice man way) for putting the skids under the team (or his own relationship with Dimma at least) by ending his marriage in the way he did.
JR trys to play the 'fair' card, but he can't help potting the media (which he recognises he is now a part of), calls out the champions of yesteryear for their lack of support during the hard times, and takes aim at Chris Scott

Chris Scott

Age

47

Ht

182cm

Wt

89kg

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Fwd

Career

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Last 5

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16.6

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

5.4

4star

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5.1

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.4

3star

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D

13.2

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.4

3star

's big mouth.
His description of 'Robbo' as a bogan who knows nothing more about football than the bogans who love him was a classic take.
(He avoids the Dimma marriage bust up altogether.)

 

[Drunken Wookie]

has rance got a book? would flip straight to the chapter where he destroys higgins missus on his grand piano.

 

[Disco_Stu]

has rance got a book? would flip straight to the chapter where he destroys higgins missus on his grand piano.

One day Rance might knock on your front door and give you a book pamphlet for free.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

One day Rance might knock on your front door and give you a bonk for free.

Fixed!

 

[Morro]

has rance got a book? would flip straight to the chapter where he destroys higgins missus on his grand piano.

I wonder if we will ever hear the truth of what went down

 

[jreesosb]

Only read Cotch's.
Glad he was an inspiring captain, as his book is drab and comatose.
Seriously boring.

Sadly I must agree with this

 

[RoaringTiger]

I thought they were both good and worth a read. Cotch's has more juicy stuff, lots of interesting stuff about his early days and the transformation of the club etc. He pots the AFL and a few ex tigers. Jacks book pots less blokes and seems safer, but interesting nonetheless. Both tiger legends and so grateful they played (and stuck with) the tiges over the journey.

 

[RoaringTiger]

And as another poster said, jacks book was really interesting as it outlined what many of us suspected,that the players were just totally stuffed and tired after 3 flags and had nothing left to give

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Read JR8's book...still reading Chimp's...very methodical detailing of events, stuff ups, and wins leading to the 2020 GF win!
No big tells...but loved his expose on how the Tigers became a more close knit side...
Just brings back the sweetness of three GF wins!

 

[amc11]

Great review of #9's book by a non Richmond supporter.

Book Review - Trent Cotchin From The Heart - The Mongrel Punt

What? HB knows how to read? Yeah... I am surprised, too! Here is his review of Trent Cotchin's 'From the Heart' biography

themongrelpunt.com

 

[Groupie_]

And as another poster said, jacks book was really interesting as it outlined what many of us suspected,that the players were just totally stuffed and tired after 3 flags and had nothing left to give

the umps sucked the life out of us

 

[Roachy8]

I even heard Copywood are releasing their TV series and player books at the same time.

Pendle’s book when he retires - title will be - “I used to play basketball you know…”

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

Only read Cotch's.
Glad he was an inspiring captain, as his book is drab and comatose.
Seriously boring.

That's the impression I get.