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Coach and former playing legend Laurie (Jack Thompson) is
about to be given the chop at Collingwood. He's not won a
flag and the club is desperate to do so.
New chairman Ted (Graham Kennedy), is a businessman (of sorts)
and has just spent a fortune hiring a young gun player from
Tasmania. Unfortunately young Geoff (a very young John Howard)
hates footy and would rather get stoned.
Up against Laurie is a conniving old ratbag called Jock (a
wonderfully over the top Frank Wilson) and the slimey CEO
Gerry (a brilliantly revolting Allan Cassell).
The conflicts within The Club escalate into almost
out-and-out war and unless Laurie can manage to turn the ship
around quickly their season will hit an iceberg sooner rather
than later.
The Club is a highly enjoyable yarn that has translated
well from stage to screen - mainly through the skills of the
actors and director.
It is dated and the footy scenes are a bit ordinary, but
one would suggest it is the perfect Collingwood fan warm-up
for the Grand Final.
Surprisingly the sound is stereo, but is good nonetheless,
and the video transfer is very good, with wonderful colours,
but is a tad dirty at times.
Conclusion: 80% Extras: 70%.
Continued: DVD
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