CONTENTS

Foreword by John Grant

Introduction: A moment in time

1 The science of sport

2 The more things change . . .

3 An image for the ages

4 Cast in bronze

5 Fame and infamy

6 Different era, different world

7 The makings of high achievement

8 Shaping a generation

9 A matter of timing

10 A cocky wee Gordon

11 War with England

12 The Wallaby hop

13 From Killer to Cameron

14 A touch of English class

15 Magpies and millionaires

16 The subtle shades of greatness

17 The generation gap

18 Days of green and gold

19 Right place, right time

20 England swings

21 The coaching dilemma

22 A team for the ages

23 Boys will be boys

24 A time for heroes

25 The mentor challenge

26 Sharks on the prowl

27 Call of the bush

28 Wild ways at Wagga Wagga

29 Rules and other disasters

30 Shaping the game

31 A working life

32 Afternoon conversations

Postscript

Acknowledgements