On Wednesday evening 32 people turned out to hear author, sportscaster, journalist, storyteller & sportsfan Ken Piesse speak about his (sports) writing life.
Ken has written 66 (I think he said) books about cricket &/or football (VFL/AFL) and he had many anecdotes to tell about the greats of both sports.
He told of how the late Bob Davis convinced a 17 year kid called Doug Wade to sign with Geelong.
He had stories about St Kilda great Trevor Barker, also Tony Lockett, Allan Jeans, David Parkin, Wayne Carey, to name but a few.
The audience enjoyed hearing his yarns and even contributed some of their own.
Among the audience were journalism students, former VFL players, parents of former & present VFL/AFL players, several Fitzroy supporters and many sports fans.
Ken will be making a return visit later this year to share stories of his 2013 Ashes visit.
Ken has written 66 (I think he said) books about cricket &/or football (VFL/AFL) and he had many anecdotes to tell about the greats of both sports.
He told of how the late Bob Davis convinced a 17 year kid called Doug Wade to sign with Geelong.
He had stories about St Kilda great Trevor Barker, also Tony Lockett, Allan Jeans, David Parkin, Wayne Carey, to name but a few.
The audience enjoyed hearing his yarns and even contributed some of their own.
Among the audience were journalism students, former VFL players, parents of former & present VFL/AFL players, several Fitzroy supporters and many sports fans.
