Leigh Matthews Chronicling His Football Career As Collected and Scrapbooked by His Mother Lorna Matthews by Whitelaw Shane - USED

Leigh's career as collected and scrap booked by his mother Lorna Matthews. Documents his career from childhood to his coaching days at the Brisbane Lions and includes all his glory days at the Hawks. Leigh Matthews was the greatest player of the 20th century, said the Melbourne Herald Sun's team of football writers and columnists in 1999. The Hawthorn champion, a foundation legend in the AFL Hall of Fame in 1996, played 332 games and kicked 915 goals, monumental achievements, both of them. He started his coaching career at Collingwood in 1986, leading the Magpies from the wilderness to their first premiership in 32 years. After leaving Collingwood he accepted the monumental challenge of turning the Brisbane Lions into a force. In his third year, the Lions won their first premiership ... and promptly won two more. Matthews has been involved in eight premierships as a player and coach, two fewer than the immortal Ron Barassi, and he isn't finished yet. A fascinating book for all who followed his career and essential reading for all AFL fans.

ISBN: 9780980301502