Download or read book Immortals of State of Origin written by Liam Hauser and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Immortals of Australian Surfing celebrates our greatest ever board-riders. It takes the Immortals concept used elsewhere in sport and applies it to the surfing, choosing the best of the best from over 50 years of the local scene and the world tour. Renowned surfing writer Phil Jarratt selects his top 12 riders then delves into the careers of the true greats. Legendary riders selected and profiled include pioneers Midget Farrelly, Nat Young and Layne Beachley; the world champs of the seventies and eighties such as Mark Richards; Tom Carroll and Pam Burridge; to modern era greats Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore. The book tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top and the adversity faced through their careers.