The Galahs (2016)

The Galahs (2016) poster

In 1967 a group of Victorian AFL (VFL) stars jetted off to challenge the All-Ireland champions, County Meath, at their own game. The players were, and are, household names – Barassi, Skilton, Jesaulenko, Davis, Hart, Nicholls, Mann, Dugdale, Fraser. Most didn’t own passports. Most had barely been out of Victoria. Ex-umpire and media juggernaut Harry Beitzel was the man who made it happen. He mortgaged his house. He organised the opponent. He flew his team of champions on a milk run to Darwin, Hong Kong, Paris, Dublin, London, New York and beyond to plant the seed of international competition. The Galahs is a rare feature film that reconnects fans with all time greats of both VFL and GAA football.

Director: Tony Wilson, Cam Fink, Rob Heath
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Production: Madman, Sepia Tones
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

australian rules football, australian football league (afl)

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More Films by Director: Tony Wilson, Cam Fink, Rob Heath
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Galahs about?
In 1967 a group of Victorian AFL (VFL) stars jetted off to challenge the All-Ireland champions, County Meath, at their own game. The players were, and are, household names – Barassi, Skilton, Jesaulenko, Davis, Hart, Nicholls, Mann, Dugdale, Fraser. Most didn’t own passports. Most had barely been out of Victoria. Ex-umpire and media juggernaut Harry Beitzel was the man who made it happen. He mortgaged his house. He organised the opponent. He flew his team of champions on a milk run to Darwin, Hong Kong, Paris, Dublin, London, New York and beyond to plant the seed of international competition. The Galahs is a rare feature film that reconnects fans with all time greats of both VFL and GAA football.
Who directed The Galahs?
The Galahs was directed by Tony Wilson, Cam Fink, Rob Heath.
Who stars in The Galahs?
The Galahs stars Ron Barassi, Harry Beitzel.
How long is The Galahs?
The Galahs has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is The Galahs?
The Galahs is a Documentary film.
Where was The Galahs produced?
The Galahs was produced in Australia.