Shirtfront: A Short and Amazing History of Aussie Rules

Being uninitiated into Aussie Rules, I expected to be bored, instead I read the book at one gulp... It’s footy, it’s history and it’s an extraordinarily good read

The guide to everything and anything you need to know about footy. Screamers, sacred suburbs, superstars and shirtfronts – this book covers every aspect of our great game. Plus, test your footy knowledge with some tricky trivia

Shirtfront is one of those books in the school library that will become tattered and scruffy as students who have elected to investigate Australian football as part of their studies thumb through its contents. They will find much to enjoy.

A short and amazing history of Aussie Rules, Shirtfront delivers everything to satisfy hardcore footy fans

Self-confessed Carlton supporter Paula Hunt has done a remarkable job of presenting a potted history of this uniquely Australian pastime in Shirtfront... Hunt tells the story of the evolution of the game, its great names and its light and dark times in a accessible style that emphasises her love of the code... Packed with stats, dates and referenced to developments in politics and culture, Shirtfront serves as a non-fiction reference that is both engaging and entertaining.

Like a good backman, Shirtfront is authoritative and doesn’t back down from a contest. It captures the essence of ‘our’ great game by reminding us of all those who helped shape it

Paula Hunt has the passion of a Ron Barassi address, the skill of James Hird, and a true supporter’s love of Australian football. At last, footy literature that’s not just for older readers

Shirtfront weaves together the strands of history that make today’s footy so rich, magical and engaging. This is the footy book for younger readers, but this adult couldn’t put it down.

Shirtfront will find many satisfied readers