Footy The Great Leveller

<p><strong>Laurie Aghan was one of the greatest amateur football coaches Victoria has ever seen - and one of its most engaging storytellers. </strong></p><p>This rags-to-riches biography showcases one of Melbourne's most successful community football identities and his no-nonsense approach to his craft at Reservoir Old Boys Old Scotch Collegians Old Melburnians and the Victorian Amateur Football Association's Big V program.</p><p>Success was never a given for Laurie as he was first forced to overcome extreme poverty and the struggles associated with the South Melbourne slums the Melbourne Orphanage and the infamous Camp Pell. </p><p>His story encapsulates much of Melbourne's dark and forgotten history with an inspiring and humorous edge. </p><p>At the end of the day one thing's for certain; Laurie pulls no punches.  </p>