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The Blues : NSW's State of Origin heroes - Alan Whiticker

The Blues

NSW's State of Origin heroes

By: Alan Whiticker

Paperback | 1 May 2024

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The Blues tells the back stories to the 300-plus New South Welshmen who have contested the legendary State of Origin series. This is more than a rugby league book. It's a book about the children of immigrants, military personnel, farmers and factory workers. It's the story of indigenous kids and boys from the bush who were told they were not good enough. And the story of those seemingly always destined for greatness.

Best-selling author Alan Whiticker delves into the lives and careers of every player to pull on a sky-blue jersey in league's elite competition. and faced the might of the Maroons. The Blues: NSW's State of Origin Heroes is the companion title to Gelding Street Press's The Maroons by Robert Burgin.

About the Author

Alan Whiticker was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1958. Pursuing the dual careers of teacher and freelance writer, he emerged as an award-winning author of sport, history, biography and true crime. In 1997, he completed a Master's Degree in Education and lectured at the University of Western Sydney in 2008. He then worked as an author, commissioning editor and publisher. Now a fulltime writer, Alan lives in Penrith with wife Karen, with whom he has two adult children, Timothy and Melanie.

A lifelong racing fan, Alan is also the author of Immortals of Australian Horse Racing: the Thoroughbreds, published by Gelding Street Press in 2021 and a long list of other sporting books.

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