AUSSIE RULES COLLECTION THE CLUB + 3 MORE NEW 3 DVD SET

Collected together for the first time, this 3 DVD Box Set of classic footy films is an unprecedented look at the great Australian game. Included are the riotous footy film comedies The Club, The Great Macarthy and the documentary Year of the Dogs, a thrilling insight into the trials and tribulations of the battling Footscray football club.

The Club

It’s tough enough on the Australian Rules Football field, but in the boardroom it’s a battle ground! In this club nobody plays by the rules.

The Club is the quintessential Aussie Rules Football film, blending comedy, satire and the backroom intrigue surrounding the country’s most hated (and loved) football club.

The Great Macarthy

He’s Footy’s Most Forward Full Forward!

This bawdy Oz comedy classic follows the exploits of Macarthy (John Jarratt) a country town football champ who leaves behind his humble beginnings for a path of sexcapades, fame and debauchery.

Year of the Dogs

This defining football documentary follows the high drama and tragedy surrounding the struggling Footscray football club. The ‘mighty’ Bulldogs are broke, and haven’t won a premiership since 1954, but that hasn’t dinted the passion of the clubs undying fans. Maybe the west will son have it’s day. Go Dogs!

Also Includes:

War Without Weapons

A rare unseen documentary following North Melbourne’s 1979 season under ‘Supercoach’ Ron Barassi. A candid behind the scenes expose of Barassi’s motivational speeches, training session and locker room antics as he pushes the Kangaroos to the top.

Features

The Club

• “Meet the Team” – an all new interview featurette with Jack Thompson, Bruce Beresford, Alan Cassell, Matt Carroll, Rene Kink, Ray Shaw & Tom Hafey

• David Williamson Featurette “Compulsive Playwright”

• “The Club – Then and Now” A Tour of the Collingwood Football Club

• Complete ABC Radio adaptation starring John Howard and john Ewart

• “Up There Cazaly” Music Video

• “Hear Jack Thompson Sing” Jack Thompson sings the Collingwood Football Club Song

• Theatrical Trailer

The Great Macarthy

• “On the Bench with the Great Macarthy” An all-new interview featurette with actor John Jarrett

• Audio Commentary by executive producer Richard Brennan and Composer Bruce Smeaton moderated by Filmbuff Paul Harris

• Barbara Baynton’s “Squeakers Mate” A 35mm short film by Director David Baker

• Original Theatrical Trailer

Year of the Dogs

• War Without Weapons – 30 minute documentary with Ron Barassi

• Football Grand Final 1968

• Introducing Australian Football 1973

• High Mark 1947


Aspect Ratio: Various

Audio: Dolby 2.0