The Hard Way: The Story of Richmond's 13th Premiership by Konrad Marshall

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.

The Hard Way recounts Richmond Football Club’s journey to the 2020 ALF Grand Final. In this thrilling account, Konrad Marshall reconstructs an unprecedented season of footy and the team that came to shine through it all.

The 2020 AFL season was like no other, and the challenges faced by the premier team due to the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic were substantial.

Richmond, the reigning premier, started the season slowly, was then relocated to a Gold Coast hub for 111 days, faced internal issues throughout, and came into the Grand Final against Geelong the hard way, after losing the qualifying final to Brisbane.

The Hard Way tells this amazing story, including a foreword from Richmond president Peggy O’Neal. It reveals Richmond’s journey to the finals, the adjustments made to move to Queensland, life in the hub, their relationship with their fans and the public, and, of course, the Dustin Martin effect.

If they weren’t convinced, this book will show all footy fans how Richmond embodies the old sports saying: A champion team will always beat a team of champions. (back cover)