How often have you started a discussion with "Remember When?"

It could be comparing a new star with a past champion or simply recalling the good old days when your team was high on the ladder and finals participation was a given.

While football is constantly evolving with rules, tactics, preparation and treatment of players, one constant is the passion to recall past deeds and yarn about those memorable moments.

Experienced football writer Bruce Matthews has brought to life legends of the game, like John Kennedy and Polly Farmer, tapped into innovative coaches such as Kevin Sheedy and John Northey, Gary Ablett snr's explosive mix of skill and strength and off-field contributors like music master Mike Brady.

This book contains short histories where the actual participants tell their stories.