Book Launch: Not ORDINARY LIVES “The Tribe” , Volume 2

More Than a Club: 16 Ordinary People, One Extraordinary Passion

What do a 95-year-old club immortal, a triple premiership player, a Serbian rugby international, a father of 12, two football mums, a recycling sorter, a ball legend, small business owners and a school principal have in common?

A love of their football club.

This collection of 16 short, semi-biographical memoirs celebrates everyday people whose passion, dedication, and spirit form the heart of a football club. From behind-the-scenes legends to on-field heroes, their stories are raw, real, and inspiring.

Because in every great club, it’s the people who make it extraordinary.

Told by someone who’s had the privilege of knowing them all, these tales capture the extraordinary impact of ordinary people bound by passion, purpose, and pride in their team.

Whether you’re part of a club or just love a great human story, this book reminds us: football is more than a game — it’s a way of life.

This is more than just a book launch – it’s a milestone moment:

• 15th Anniversary of Swans’ epic one-point Premiership win over Claremont
• Honouring Tallan Ames, this year’s Ball Legend and 2010 premiership player

And featuring other legends, leaders, and unsung heroes, including

• Club Immortal John Cooper and triple premiership player Tony Solin
• VP Andy Holmes and past president Leith Putland
• Behind-the-scenes champions like Darryl Crotty, George (bar king) Stamenich, Julie Harrison, Ross Leipold, the Kelly Gang (Rebecca, PK, and their boys), Alan (Indy) Hickling, Trevor Hoy and Jeff King of KC Australia
• Club-nights’ Tim Outred and Josh Rudd and memorabilia collector John Tullio

Event details are as follows:

President’s Suite, Steel Blue Oval, Old Perth Rd, Bassendean

Saturday 24^th May, 12pm – 2pm

$95 includes book, lunch, drinks, car park and ground access and seating in the Sponsors Lounge for Swans v Claremont game

Bookings close 5 pm 19^th May. To book contact Peter Snow on 0402 448 896 or email snow.sdfc@gmail.com

A complimentary copy of the 180 page paperback will be given to all attendees at the launch lunch which will also celebrate the 15^th anniversary of the 2010 premiership.

Those unable to attend the event can order a book @$26.50 (incl post to Australian address) here.

Additional copies and Volume 1 can also be purchased for $20 at the event.

5 Charities will benefit from royalties from book sales.