Richard Hinds Richard Hinds i(A149137 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Billy Slater : Autobiography Billy Slater , Richard Hinds , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2017 11572360 2017 single work autobiography

'During a long and decorated career with the Melbourne Storm, Queensland and Australia, Billy Slater has forged a reputation as not merely one of rugby league’s great fullbacks, but as one of the best players in the game’s long history.

'Slater’s story is that of a young country recruit with superb natural talent who rose quickly to the top level, playing with the Storm after just one pre-season in Melbourne and starring for Queensland during just his second season in the NRL. But inside the player who has scored so many audacious tries on the game’s biggest stages is a fierce competitive drive and a relentless work ethic, one inherited from parents who worked tirelessly to provide for their two children.

'In his fourteen years in the NRL, Slater has been confronted by the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal, career-threatening injuries, the disappointment of lost grand finals, his early axing from the Queensland team, a game-losing mistake with the Kangaroos and accusations about his allegedly rough style of play.

'Slater has emerged not merely as a great of the game, but as an even more resilient character, a respected spokesman for his sport, a devoted husband and father, and – in a moment of emotional vindication – a member of the Storm’s defiant 2012 premiership team. Billy’s story is told with contributions from Slater’s family, as well as other rugby league legends like Cooper Cronk, Craig Bellamy, Darren Lockyer and Cameron Smith.' (Publication Summary)

1 Unmatchable Innings Over : Unmatchable Innings Over Richard Hinds , 2015 single work obituary (for Richie Benaud )
— Appears in: The Mercury , 11 April 2015; (p. 34-35)
'Richie Benaud's pause. It was not merely pregnant. It was the void into which the less thoughtful, the less phlegmatic, the less articulate would plunge. It was also worth the wait...'
1 Marvellous Innings Comes to an End Richard Hinds , 2015 single work obituary (for Richie Benaud )
— Appears in: NT News , 11 April 2015; (p. 24-25)
'A wonderful player, enterprising captain and dedicated journalist, Richie Benaud will be remembered most fondly as the master of the microphone and, collectively, Australia's most cherished cricket figure...'
1 Rocket Forgotten Pioneer of Tennis Richard Hinds , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 19 October vol. 19 October no. 2013; (p. 102)
1 Spin Fails to Take off Edge Richard Hinds , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 30 August 2012; (p. 6)
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