The Mission
The book you're been waiting 44 years for is now available.
Herald Sun journalist Scott Gullan spent 2007 covering the Cats. He takes you inside Geelong's march to a record-breaking Grand Final triumph, including:
The story behind the infamous Review. Produced by club CEO Brian Cook after the appalling 2006 season, this was the blueprint not only for a premiership, but that reshaped the fortunes of every player and coach at the football club. Only one copy of his document exists, and it's in the GFC safe ... all notes and other copies were burnt. The painfully honest player meetings in which the truth came out: that the Cats of 06 had to change dramatically to turn the club around. Who said what, and to who ... The Steve Johnson saga. From bad boy to Norm Smith medallist, the compelling detail of the football story of the year. Grand Final week. Behind the scenes in the most memorable week of a football club. The story is told over 264 pages and features never before seen photos from inside the rooms on grand final day.
You can order you copy today or buy it from the Cats Shop next week. This once in a lifetime book is just $34.95 and is a must read for all Geelong supporters.