The Maroons

Name: The Maroons
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781925946970
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Queensland's State of Origin heroes

By Robert Burgin

Summary

The Maroons by Robert Burgin delves into the history of the Maroon communities, known for their resilience and adaptability in the face of colonial expansion. The book explores their cultural heritage, strategic resistance against colonial forces, and the significant impacts they had on military tactics during their time of struggle for autonomy. It's an insightful examination of a forgotten chapter in history, highlighting their enduring legacy and influence.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intriguing history and strategic tactics of military groups. It delves into the unique historical context and revolutionary strategies used by a resilient group in their struggle for autonomy, providing an enlightening perspective on resistance and survival.

The Maroons

Description

The Maroons exposes the family factors that helped forge the resolve of every player to represent Queensland in the first 40 years of State of Origin.

This is more than a rugby league book. It's a book about the children of fruit pickers, butchers, military personnel; of truckers and railway workers. It's the story of kids who were told they weren't good enough. And the story of those seemingly always destined for greatness. It's about Broncos, Titans and Cowboys.

It's a book about resilience, leadership, Queensland's history - both proud and shameful - and those who would stop at nothing to realise their united footy dream. Collectively, the stories explain why the northern state has held an edge over its bitter southern rival.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925946970

Publisher: Rockpool Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Gelding Street Press

Illustration: B-W, 2 x 8 page pic sections

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

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Coaching & Motivation History & Military Non-Fiction Robert Burgin Sports

About the Author

Robert Burgin is a Queenslander and a lifelong rugby league tragic. Rob played 'The Greatest Game of All' in Queensland for 30 years, from the age he was 10 until 40. He has been writing about league for almost as long. For 20 years he was the Queensland contributor for the world's largest-selling rugby league magazine, Rugby League Week, often writing under his previous name Robert Rachow. Robert was also the media manager for Queensland Rugby League for four years and later the lead digital producer for QRL.com.au, providing him a close relationship with many former and current State of Origin players. At various times he has also worked with the Brisbane Broncos, the North Queensland Cowboys and the Sunshine Coast Falcons, feeder team to the Melbourne Storm. In the past 10 years Robert has devoted his life to growing the game internationally, particularly in Latin America and India. He was the founding president of Latin American Rugby League and has assisted more than 10 nations with development projects and establishing a pathway to international participation. At the time of completing this book he was General Manager of Brasil Rugby League. Above all else he's a Queensland boy. Takes one to know one.