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The Liam Jurrah story : from Yuendumu to the MCG

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posted on 2011-01-01, 00:00 authored by Bruce Hearn Mackinnon
Known as the 'Warlpiri Warrior,' the 'Jurrahcane' and 'Cougar,' Liam Jurrah is a rising star of the AFL, known for his startling displays of skill, artistry and the 'deadly' impact of his football ability. But despite Liam's prodigious talent, he is a relative newcomer to the AFL. This book tells the incredible journey travelled by Liam, a fully initiated Warlpiri man, from the remote Aboriginal desert community of Yuendumu to the MCG, as the first of his kind to play football at an elite level. Along the way the book describes how the author and his family came to understand and treasure the richness of Liam's Warlpiri culture.

History

Pagination

1 - 248

Publisher

Victory Books

Place of publication

Carlton, Vic.

ISBN-13

9780522860580

ISBN-10

0522860583

Indigenous content

This research output may contain the names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. We apologise for any distress that may occur.

Language

eng

Publication classification

AN Other book, or book not attributed to Deakin University

Copyright notice

2011, B. Hearn Mackinnon