NEW EOFY sale!
Buy one, get one 50% off!
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Buy one, get one 50% off! :
Buy “The Fernery Frankston’s High Society” at the normal softcover price — $59.95
Recieve “The Second Storey Man” 50% OFF! —$59.95 $29.95Just use code SALE25 at checkout.
Ends June 30.
A moving and authentic story of resilient and dour Scots, the Milne family, making their way in Australia. striving and thriving through World Wars and the Great Depression. Featuring those enterprising Fernery builders James & Rachel Bradbury, 1909-1938
Dedicated to Rose Milne - 1902-1987
"A woman before her time."
This compelling autobiography by Alan Wickes OAM offers a rich, first-hand account of over 70 years of authentic Victorian footy history.
Known as “The Second Storey Man” for his high-leaping style on the field, Wickes shares his journey through the golden eras of Australian Rules Football. From his days as a player to his roles as coach, administrator, and passionate advocate for the sport, the book is filled with personal stories, iconic moments, and insights into how Aussie Rules shaped—and was shaped by—Victorian communities.
A must-read for footy fans and historians alike, this is more than just a sports biography; it’s a tribute to the culture, people, and passion that define the Australian game.
THE SECOND EDITION
The much-anticipated second edition of “The Second Storey Man” will be sensationally released at the long-awaited announcement of the Langwarrin Football and Netball Club’s “Team of the Century” (1920-2020).
The Wickes family are delighted that their dad and champion winger Jimmy (1920's-1930's) is part of the prestigious Langwarrin FC Team of the Century." - Chapter 2 - pages 7-11.
In “The Second Storey Man”, read all about the Langy TOC on page 11 with special mentions for the loyal band of club officers over the journey. Well done to the Langwarrin FNC and all other parts of the Alan Wickes story.
The first edition completely sold out in less than two months so get in quick for the new release!
Great value at $59.95 and with only an extra $10 for postage and handling outside a 20km radius of Frankston.
Alan Wickes - OAM
What People Are Saying
“There are many strings to the bow of Alan Wickes and it’s an honour to call him a friend. His passionate commitment to the needs of the broader Frankston community, his success as an administrator both for the Frankston VFA football club and the VFA competition itself, his positive influence over the lives of so many is well documented through this book.”
— Russell Greene – St Kilda and Hawthorn 300 gamer, F&DJFL pioneer.
“The Second Storey Man is a broad and rich account of Australian Rules Football from grass roots to the highest level. Alan’s uncompromising passion to share personal experiences of which little is known or indeed forgotten makes for insatiable reading.”
— Ron O’Dwyer – Carlton and Collingwood champion rover and founder of the AFL X-Men.
“The Second Storey Man chronicles Alan Wickes’ lifetime of service to the community in general and our great game of Australian Rules Football in particular. Alan was awarded with an OAM this year in recognition of that dedicated service. The Second Storey Man is a thoroughly researched and well documented account of authentic Aussie Rules history; a compelling read which you, your family and friends are bound to enjoy.”
— Ken Jungwirth – Former Melbourne, Carlton, Prahran and Frankston champion, AFL South-East Commissioner and inaugural President of the Science Industry Association.
“Well done, Alan. The Second Storey Man is a great read for football enthusiasts. Your unique experience at all levels is beautifully brought together in the book. I couldn’t put it down!”
— Ken Rowe – OAM, an outstanding career as a Melbourne player, Shepparton and Frankston coach. Life-changing vocation as Frankston High Principal and community leader.
About alan
Alan Wickes - The Second Storey Man reveals my love for the game of Australian Rules and my significant involvement, commencing with early local Frankston and Seaford footy; player, coach, administrator and footy fan! “Looking at my career in hindsight it seems that my role was that of a natural trouble shooter in the game! When all else failed? The real story, the second story often unfolded around getting the club/organisation out of trouble!”
