1. Playing God (Paperback)
by Garry Linnell 
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Description: ISBN10: 0732274494, ISBN13: 9780732274498, [publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, New South Wales] Softcover Paperback. there had been many demons in Gary Ablett's life but none had haunted him to the point of depression more than fame. He was the man who fell to earth. Gary Ablett's freakish skills and ability to soar higher than anyone else turned him into the biggest name in Australian sport. But his meteoric rise was followed by a descent to rock bottom. Playing God is a modern-day morality tale about fame and Australia's obsession with its sporting heroes. It traces Ablett's rise and fall - from superstar athlete, worshipped by thousands of loyal fans, to disgrace and humiliation following drug convictions and the death in his presence of a young woman. Along the way it provides an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden world of professional sport: the agents, the fans and the men who protected Ablett from the realities of life - and from himself. Presents the modern tale about fame and Australia's obsession with its sporting heroes. This book traces Gary Ablett's rise and fall - from superstar athlete to disgrace and humiliation following drug convictions, and the death of a woman in his presence. It also provides a glimpse into the hidden world of professional sport. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. [Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]