The Alternative Commentary Collective Almanack (Hardback)

A beyond-the-boundaries guide to an outstanding decade of NewZealand sporting conquest, catastrophe and commentary as seen through the eyesof the Alternative Commentary Collective.

Lean into the unhinged world of The Alternative Commentary Collective, wherea decade of New Zealand sporting conquest and catastrophe is captured andcelebrated in irreverent ACC style.

From their ‘dangerously sexual’ beginnings in an abandoned mobile P-labto the media colossus that bestrides Aotearoa today, here is the ACC in fullcolour, and in their own, inimitable words.

Relive the ecstasy of the 2021 World Test Championship Final, the heartbreakof rugby shockers and cricket calamities, and the countless examples ofpunishing and heroic behaviour off the field- The Cake Tin helicopter landing.Manginagate. The stadium bans. Amsterdam. The Beige Brigade. More content aboutMike Lane's…equipment… than you could ever need. The nicknames. The scoresand stats. The animal facts. The great New Zealanders. And a catalogue ofpractical guidance on everything from streaking and smuggling booze to skinningcats and penning the perfect parody song.

Join the team behind the scenes as they desecrate iconic moments, celebrateunfortunate faux pas and mercilessly roast sporting legends-all with theirtrademark wit and banter.

Whether you are an ACC lifer or a first-time texter to 0221 CURLY 6, thisbook promises a journey into the bowels of New Zealand sport – by the fansand for the fans. Strap in for a seditious sortie filled with fear, loathing andthe frequent absurdity that defines the Alternative Commentary Collective.

You have been warned . . .

Written by Mike Lane and Matt Heath with Dylan Cleaver, plus contributionsand guest appearances from all your ACC favourites, past and present, includingJeremy Wells, Ben Hurley, Jason Hoyte, Leigh Hart, James McOnie, Chris Key,Scotty J Stevenson, Lee Baker, Mike Minogue, Dai Henwood, Manaia Stewart, PaulFord – and more.

“It's actually quite good.” – Daniel Vettori

“'Of all the innovations in cricket over the past decade, by far the worsthas been the inexorable rise of the Alternative Commentary Collective.” –Bryn Waddell

“I'd like to distance myself as far away as possible from the contents ofthis book.” – Jason Hoyte

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