{"product_id":"the-blues-by-alan-whiticker-9780645207033","title":"The Blues","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blues\u003c\/em\u003e tells the back stories of the 300-plus New South Welshmen who have contested the legendary State of Origin series. This is more than a rugby league book. It's a book about the children of immigrants, military personnel, farmers, and factory workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the story of indigenous kids and boys from the bush who were told they were not good enough. And the story of those seemingly always destined for greatness. Best-selling author Alan Whiticker delves into the lives and careers of every player to pull on a sky-blue jersey in league's elite competition and faced the might of the Maroons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blues: NSW's State of Origin Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e is the companion title to Gelding Street Press's \u003cem\u003eThe Maroons\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Burgin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082701684972,"sku":"9780645207033","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19515903482417.jpg?v=1765276960","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-blues-by-alan-whiticker-9780645207033","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}