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The Liam Jurrah Story

RudeBoy
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This continues a long trend for Melbourne, that whenever a player gets publicity, that week he has a shocker, or as in Liam's case, doesn't even play.

Hope the book goes well anyway.

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    I'm sharing the publishing royalties with Liam and the Yuendumu football club.

    Best of luck with it.I surely will be a buyer.Great Father's day present...looking forward to the read..

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    As many of you on Demonland will know, I have had a long association with Liam Jurrah, his family and the wider community of Yuendumu, going back to 2002.

    Anyway, after being pestered by many people, I finally decided to write a book about Liam's journey from a teenage desert footballer to an emerging AFL star.

    The book, 'The Liam Jurrah Story: From Yuendumu to the MCG' will be published by Melbourne University Publishing and released on 1 August.

    I know Liam is much loved by most Dees supporters, so you should all find it a fascinating and enjoyable read, enabling you to learn a little about Warlpiri culture along the way. you will also get some insight into the enormous hurdles and obstacles Liam has had to overcome to get to where he is today.

    It also explains - for the first time - the full story of how and why Liam got drafted by the Dees and why Collingwood missed out!

    It gets officially launched tomorrow but is in the shops today.

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    Gonna order one via the Demon shop tomorrow, and it's gonna go right to the top of the pile on the bedside table of "books I really need to read but have no time/energy to" B)

    Will seriously read this though. Very excited to get my head into the Jurrah story.

    Also listened to the interview on 3AW on my way home and thought how incredibly far Jurrah has come in terms of media performance. He speaks really well now!

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    As many of you on Demonland will know, I have had a long association with Liam Jurrah, his family and the wider community of Yuendumu, going back to 2002.

    Anyway, after being pestered by many people, I finally decided to write a book about Liam's journey from a teenage desert footballer to an emerging AFL star.

    The book, 'The Liam Jurrah Story: From Yuendumu to the MCG' will be published by Melbourne University Publishing and released on 1 August.

    I know Liam is much loved by most Dees supporters, so you should all find it a fascinating and enjoyable read, enabling you to learn a little about Warlpiri culture along the way. you will also get some insight into the enormous hurdles and obstacles Liam has had to overcome to get to where he is today.

    It also explains - for the first time - the full story of how and why Liam got drafted by the Dees and why Collingwood missed out!

    Just finished reading the book, Rudeboy! Well done! It's a fantastic read and a fascinating story. Who will play you in the movie?

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    I'll buy the Kindle edition when it comes available on the 1st of August! :) :) :) :)

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    Just finished reading the book, Rudeboy! Well done! It's a fantastic read and a fascinating story. Who will play you in the movie?

    I was thinking either Brad Pitt or Johnny Dep!!

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    I was thinking either Brad Pitt or Johnny Dep!!

    RudeBoy - given your background, clearly a musical has to be in the offing. Elvis no longer available (presumably), so how does Justin Timberlake suit?

    Btw, congratulations on an outstanding book, and you should be proud of your and Rea's great contribution to helping Liam to realise his potential.

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    As many of you on Demonland will know, I have had a long association with Liam Jurrah, his family and the wider community of Yuendumu, going back to 2002.

    Anyway, after being pestered by many people, I finally decided to write a book about Liam's journey from a teenage desert footballer to an emerging AFL star.

    The book, 'The Liam Jurrah Story: From Yuendumu to the MCG' will be published by Melbourne University Publishing and released on 1 August.

    I know Liam is much loved by most Dees supporters, so you should all find it a fascinating and enjoyable read, enabling you to learn a little about Warlpiri culture along the way. you will also get some insight into the enormous hurdles and obstacles Liam has had to overcome to get to where he is today.

    It also explains - for the first time - the full story of how and why Liam got drafted by the Dees and why Collingwood missed out!

    Great work Rudeboy - very much looking forward to the read.

    I just saw that there are some copies up for grabs at www.fridayexperts.com if you send in a photo of the worst haircut in sport, past or present.

    I am thinking of nominating Nathan Caroll to keep the prestigious award in the MFC family...

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