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The Essence Of The Game

2008-12-01 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

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Channel 7 and former AFL player and football filmmaker Rob Dickson presents an amazing all access look into our unique Australian Game - Australian Rules Football. Hosted and narrated by Nathan Buckley, the Essence Of The Game was allowed into the dressing rooms during the entire 2008 season to take a behind-the-scenes look at what makes football clubs tick! The documentary also celebrates the bre

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