The club buys a talented young player, Geoff, for a record sum of money. The team members do not like their new star and friction develops immediately. Game after game is lost until Geoff begins to realize that there is more at stake than just his own career.
Acting
Jack Thompson's explosive Laurie — all charm and barely contained fury.
Writing
David Williamson's poisoned dialogue still stings four decades later.
Editing
Tight cuts between boardroom schemes and muddy, brutal game footage.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapted from Williamson's 1977 play, it sparked real debate about AFL commercialization that predicted the sport's hyper-capitalist future.
Graham Kennedy, Australia's 'King of Television,' took the role of Ted specifically to destroy his clean-cut image — and absolutely relished every grotesque moment.
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