Ella. The Definitive Biography

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Random House
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2007
Edition: First Edition

Description: 339 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. Signed by Author

Publishers Description: The definitive authorised biography of a rugby legend. This new biography of Mark Ella traces the inspirational life of one of Australias greatest sporting champions from the squalor of an Aboriginal community in Sydneys La Perouse to international fame as a Wallaby and one of the best players ever to play rugby union. Mark was raised among 12 children in a tumbledown shack and he attributes his extraordinary success to the influence of his parents, his family, and enlightened teachers and coaches who nurtured his amazing talent. Along with twin brother Glen and younger brother Gary, Mark virtually re-invented the game of rugby, playing an exciting brand of running rugby that thrilled crowds around the world. The magical Ella brothers first became front page news when they starred on the 1977/78 Australian Schoolboys undefeated tour of Japan and Europe. The "Invincibles" featured future Wallabies Michael Hawker, Tony Melrose, Chris Roche and Tony DArcy, dual international Michael OConnor and rugby league legend Wally Lewis, who later described Mark as the best player he ever played with or against.

ISBN: 9781741666915