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The Football Solution

How Richmond’s premiership can save Australia

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The Football Solution

By: George Megalogenis
Narrated by: George Megalogenis
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 A sport unlike any other in the world, football has always been Australia's bellwether. But at a time when politics is increasingly conducted like sports - full of one-eyed tribalism, captain's calls and policy dictated by the Newspoll scoreboard - football is the one institution that's more relevant than ever.

And it's Richmond that's out in front of the pack. Before it could win the 2017 premiership, the club had to change how it thought about good leadership. By weaving together the game's conflicted history, a sharp-eyed analysis of Richmond's off-field turbulence and his own love of the Tigers, Megalogenis reveals just how Richmond found a new way to win - and how Australia might do the same.

'Megalogenis has done it again, but with an unexpected twist.' HUGH MACKAY

'A public intellectual who barracks for Richmond argues that the Tigers' 2017 flag contains the seeds of our national resurgence. That's some footy argument . . .' MARTIN FLANAGAN

'Richmond are not yet ahead in the premiership wars, but through inspired leadership, they're streets ahead in the culture wars.' BARRIE CASSIDY

'Manages the incredible feat of igniting hope again for something called Australia. Whatever football code you follow, or even if you don't follow sport at all, I urge you to read this book. It's bracingly sane and beautifully told.' CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS Football (American) Football (Soccer) Political Science Politics & Government Sports

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I've never er been much of an AFL fan despite living in Melbourne for 13 years but this book is a fascinating insight into AFL and especially Richmond. The comparison with Australian politics is thought provoking and spot on. A definite recommendation from me.

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