Feature film - writer Geoffrey Atherden, producers Jason Byrne, Al Reid - 5th draft
Synopsis:
On the morning of a Grand Final, star player Luke Carter is accused by his wife of having sex with the wife of his captain, Gavin Poltorak. Head Coach Ray Eames sees the suppressed rivalries between his players erupt into open warfare and at the same time he comes under pressure from new Club CEO Bev Merrick who wants him to drop Luke from the team and on the other side from old school, popular President Davo Williamson who will sack Ray if he drops Luke and especially if the team doesn’t win. Ray does everything he can to keep a cool head, ignoring the media and social media storm which threatens to divide the fans and split the team.
Developed with the assistance of Screen Australia and Film Victoria
