Power of a Football

“…full of stories of redemption, hope, pushing doors open for people and bringing out the very finest qualities of our communities. Put them together and they are a force for good. I see in them the very best of us. As you read the stories in this book, I’m confident you’ll see the same.” – The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia

The Power of a Football is a riveting collection of over 30 personal stories from all walks of life in the 30 years of Reclink footy - stories about Reclink’s impact on lives. The big names, the unsung heroes and everyone in between – from the early days of its grassroots in St Kilda, to the football league it is today around the country. 

Throughout these stories are the recurrent themes of hope, passion, inspiration, confidence and the transformative nature of connection and purpose which AFL football provides.The Power of a Football is an uplifting and important book which reminds us of all that something as simple as a football holds the power to change lives.

With testimonials inside from Rev Tim Costello AO, Andrew Gaze, Doug Hawkins, Andy Maher, Tim Watson, Sam Kekovitch, The Power of a Football is an uplifting and important book which reminds us of all that something as simple as a football holds the power to change lives.

Thank you to our Major Book Partners

• The Phillips Foundation
• The Andrews Family Charitable Fund
• Ann Whitelock Courtney-O'Connor
• Darryl Courtney-O'Connor AM

Thank you to our Book Partners

• BlueRock
• Legro Lawyers
• McCartney Real Estate
• Carllision
• eview Real Estate - Werribee
• Landers & Rogers

Thank you also to these generous donors

• Hayden Legro, Life Member, Reclink Australia
• Melissa Brown, Board Director, Reclink Australia
• Brian Millett
• Champion Data
• Don Hume
• Paul Horvath
• Patrick Hynes
• Sainovski Family
• Samuel Cullen
• Steve Ruth
• Wyndham Rotary Club
• Hoppers Crossing Rotary Club
• Rotary Australia