Gavin Wanganeen blazed into football with a flurry of premierships and medals. By the age of 20 he was one of the superstars of the Australian Football League. He was the back pocket star who dared to be different. Incredibly skilled, totally professional and the epitome of the humble champion. Gavin Wanganeen's story is a must for every young player with his sights on the stars.
This 80-minute history has been 40,000 years in the making! Not only does this film feature all the jar dropping highlights we associate with the Aboriginal contingent over the past 30 or so years, it gives a holistic view of all the elements which total the indigenous contribution to our native game.
For more than 100 years, Australian Rules Football has generated a passionate followinf amungst millions of supporters. Those of us wh have been fortunate enough to play the game at the highest level, contuniue to remain the focus of this obsession. For decades we have been loved, hated, worshiped, and abused. It's for this reason, that players past and present representing each of the 16 AFL Clubs, have probided a unique insight into the journey of playing senior football. From the exhilaration of playing that first game, to the heartache of being told your time is up. This is our story.
High-flying screamers, miracle goals and all in brawls... 'Ten Years of Slowdown' has goat all that and plenty more! Don't miss this line up of legends back at their brilliant best... ...there's Modra, the Jarman brothers and Port champions Primus and Wanganeen, along with crowd favourites, Wayne 'the Weed' Weiderman and Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald. See a virtual roll call of stars from the Crows back-to-back AFL Premierships and the Power heroes freash from their victory in 2004.