About the book:"Say what you like about Jason Akermanis - footballer, showman, show-off, troublemaker - there's no denying that he's made an impression in his 15 years as an AFL star player. Now, after more than 300 games, three Premierships and a Brownlow Medal, the curtain has come down on his extraordinary career. No longer restrained by contractual obligations and free to speak at last, Aker looks at a stellar sporting career, including details of Aker's falling out with Leigh Matthews, his move to the Western Bulldogs, run-ins with fellow players, and his thoughts on the game. Interwoven throughout is the personal story of finding and reconciling with his biological father - a married man with a family of his own who lived next door. Told with trademark honesty and passion, this tell-all memoir is a must-have for all footy fans."
My thoughts:
I have to admit I had held off reading this book for some time. While Australian football does have a history of colour full characters, Aker always came across to me as something of a bighead. But after having it recommended to me by a friend I took the plunge and was pleasantly surprised.
Aker speaks openly and honestly about his time at both the Brisbane Bears/Lions and later the Western Bulldogs (neither of which came to a happy ending), even to the point where he concludes that his four years at Whitten Oval were a waste of time. Where he's made mistakes (and he has made a few) he's man enough to admit to them. In all it was a fascinating and refreshing read and probably the best book I've read in a while.
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