The Essence of the Game (2009)

Cast

• Nathan Buckley - Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Essence of the Game about?

Channel Seven and former AFL player and football film maker Rob Dickson present an amazing all access look into our unique Australian Game. Hosted and narrated by Nathan Buckley, the Essence of the Game were allowed into the dressing rooms during the entire 2008 season to take a behind the scenes look at what makes football clubs tick, including Hawthorn and Geelong on Grand Final day. The documentary also celebrates the breadth of the game to everything from kids to international teams and what footy means to them. Commissioned by the AFL and Seven to capture the essence of football, this documentary tracks a range of football stories from the elite to the grassroots.

Who directed The Essence of the Game?

The Essence of the Game was directed by Rob Dickson.

Who stars in The Essence of the Game?

The Essence of the Game stars Nathan Buckley.

How long is The Essence of the Game?

The Essence of the Game has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).

What genre is The Essence of the Game?

The Essence of the Game is a Documentary film.

Where was The Essence of the Game produced?

The Essence of the Game was produced in Australia.