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Trevor Gillmeister Launches His First Footy Book For Teenagers Post by: Madame H 2 February, 2012 - 8:27 AM
The former hard man of footy, Trevor Gillmeister, has told how it took him over two years to write his first book.
The man known as "Barney Rubble" told The Grill Team "I'm only a two-finger typer."
Trevor Gillmeister was speaking as he launched "Rocket Launcher - A Rugby League Adventure" on the Gold Coast ahead of the NRL All Stars.
The book aimed at teenagers is about a young NRL fan, 11 year-old Billy, who wants to play footy despite his mum worrying he will be hurt.
However, with the help of his best mate Torro, an Indigenous kid, he gets his chance to prove himself and take his first steps towards his dream of becoming an NRL superstar.
Listen: Gillmeister's Full Chat with the Grill Team
The idea for the book came about when his nephews asked why there weren't any footy books for them to read when they were younger.
"If we can get them reading books, get them into that habit, maybe they're just pick up other books and start reading again."
Gilly hopes the book which also includes footy tips will be the first of an "on-going series".
Get more information: www.rocketfooty.com
