The Irish Experiment

Name: The Irish Experiment
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781923022096
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By Catherine Murphy and Zach Tuohy

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Whether it's committing to a tackle, being a dad, or writing a memoir, if Zach Tuohy goes in, he goes 'all in'. Like most Irishmen, Zach Tuohy's first love was Gaelic football. But when an Australian football club came knocking with a professional contract, the then-teenager... Read More

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The Irish Experiment

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A funny and candid memoir from the Irish AFL games record holder, Zach Tuohy (with a lot to say about the Irish contribution to AFL and the policy of AFL clubs recruiting from the amateur Gaelic games). Written with much-loved ABC sport journalist Catherine Murphy.

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Whether it's committing to a tackle, being a dad, or writing a memoir, if Zach Tuohy goes in, he goes 'all in'.

Like most Irishmen, Zach Tuohy's first love was Gaelic football. But when an Australian football club came knocking with a professional contract, the then-teenager leapt at the opportunity to travel across the world and come to grips with an oval ball.

Despite a rocky start navigating a Carlton Football Club in disarray and becoming a father at twenty-three, Zach went on to become one of the greatest success stories of the 'Irish Experiment'. A move to the Geelong Cats made him a star rebounding defender and cult favourite player, and in 2022 he reached the pinnacle of his adopted code, winning a Premiership medal. In 2023, Zach set a new record for the number of AFL games played by an Irish player, surpassing the efforts of the great Jim Stynes.

With characteristic devil-may-care attitude and determination, Zach writes candidly about his experiences in Australia, recounting the good, the bad, and the downright hilarious. He has plenty to say about the relationships between the indigenous codes of GAA and the AFL, and what needs to change to secure the future of Irish and Australian footballers alike.

The Irish Experiment by Catherine Murphy and Zach Tuohy offers an insightful look into Zach's journey from Gaelic football to the AFL, sharing his unique perspective and indomitable spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923022096

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

Collections

Biography & Memoir Catherine Murphy Non-Fiction Sports Sports Biographies Zach Tuohy

About the Author

Zach Tuohy's remarkable journey from Gaelic football in Ireland to becoming one of the most successful Irish imports in the Australian Football League (AFL) is a tale of determination, adaptability and sheer talent. A standout athlete from a young age, Tuohy was recruited by Carlton at the age of nineteen. After seven years at Carlton, he joined the Geelong Cats, where he clinched a premiership in 2022 and became a fan favourite. Celebrated for his resilience and excellence, Tuohy has played a record-breaking number of games and stands as a towering figure in AFL history. As Tuohy celebrates an impressive fifteenth year in the AFL in 2024, his life off the field is equally fulfilling. Residing in Geelong with his wife and two sons, he embodies the spirit of dedication and community.