Heart of The Game

45 Years of Australian Rules Football on Television

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2013 / 100min.

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Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

When the last quarter of an Essendon versus Carlton game was broadcast on Easter Sunday in 1957, a new era in television and sport was born. A ride which for 45 years has seen magical moments, controversies, heroes and characters all pass by on our TV screen. Heart of the game is a fun and nostalgic look back at the 45 years of football seen through the camera lens...and from the armchair.

Directors

Harold Anderson

Actors

Lou Richards

Kevin Sheedy

Ron Barassi

Bruce McAvaney

Robert DiPierdomenico

Leigh Matthews

Sandy Roberts

Tim Watson

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