Two of a Kind - Biography of Chris & James Gowans

Well know SANFL free-lance journalists Robert Laidlaw and Steve Barrett have co-written the Biography of Chris and James Gowans...

The book is called 'Two of a Kind' and will be officially be released the night of April 13th when Central host Norwood at Elizabeth...

The Twins will be in attendance at the book launch to sign copies as well...

The club is taking pre-orders so get in early as to not miss out. They are $30.00 each which is great value for money...

A must have for all SANFL supporters, not just Central District ones...

Here is an extract that the local messenger did from the book...

http://digitaledition.nrmessenger.com.au/#folio=18

I must say, I have been lucky enough to have a sneak peek at the book and there is some fantastic stuff in there...

It will be a great read, guaranteed. Well done to Rob and Steve for their efforts as well...

Here is a link from Central's homepage about the book and options for pre-ordering your copy:

http://www.cdfc.com.au/club-news/gowans-book-two-of-a-kind-available-to-pre-order/

It should be a best seller

over the line wrote:It should be a best seller

Are you going to buy one, over the line?

Does this mean you have to read it twice?

Chambo Off To Work We Go wrote:Does this mean you have to read it twice?

You can, if you want

Big Phil wrote:

over the line wrote:It should be a best seller

Are you going to buy one, over the line?

I don't think so

over the line wrote:

Big Phil wrote:

over the line wrote:It should be a best seller

Are you going to buy one, over the line?

I don't think so

Why not? There will be some Norwood stuff in there

No doubt, probably a few chapters about how the methods they used to snipe our (and every other team's) younger players

BTW - you could probably merge this thread with the Bully thread

They are lucky to have you as official agent/promoter, Big Phil

FOOTYfollower wrote:They are lucky to have you as official agent/promoter, Big Phil

Nothing wrong with helping a good mate out.
Seriously though, it will be a great read and not just for Central fans...

nice slice of history for the SANFL fans there, hopefully fans add it to their library.

should be a good read, however i'll wait until it hits the library before reading it

Just hope it is not a POP up book......

You would have to duck everytime you turn a bloody page!!!

Southee wrote:Just hope it is not a POP up book......

You would have to duck everytime you turn a bloody page!!!

very clever

Good one Southee.

over the line wrote:No doubt, probably a few chapters about how the methods they used to snipe our (and every other team's) younger players

You obviously don't remember Gary MacIntosh king hitting a 16 year old kid named Stuey Dew back in the 90's?

Anyway, enough of the cliche Gowans' snipes, can we keep this thread for plugging the book, not bagging the twins?

It'll be a great read and I can't wait. As much as they played for the opposition, I loved watching them play. I only wish we had them at Richmond Oval!!

I know that Doug Thomas was chasing the twins prety hard. I'm pretty sure there is a bit in the book about the day Doug Thomas rang the boys back home in Anglesea, trying to sign them. Kris Grant was actually at the boys house when Dou rang, I think?

I thought we were interested at some stage or another. Oh what might have been!

I think more like Michael Taylor was chasing them hard and Doug didn't want to spend the money.

from memory i think South were having a dip as well

bayman wrote:from memory i think South were having a dip as well

Yeah, there is a bit about that in the book...

stu dew complaining about underhanded stuff is a bit rich. once a bloke gets on the field, then age shouldn't matter at all. if age is a problem, then the kid should stay with the kids if they dont want what the big boys deal out.

on the topic, should be a great read, the boys will be missed around the league

wouldn't ANYONE complain about being smashed in the face, thus breaking the jaw, whilst lying on your back, completely defence-less? Or is this acceptable behaviour at your club.