Description
A fun adventure series about mates, growing up in the Kimberley and footy (Aussie Rules!)
By: Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler, Ash Johnson, Samantha
Campbell (Illustrator)
A footy adventure story based on Ash Johnson’s life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler. Jy Goes for Gold (Book 1) was a CBCA Notable book in 2025.
I reach out and snatch the footy … I sense where the goals are… I position myself, put the ball on my boot for a snap kick and it sails through the goals. It’s my FIRST GAME in AFL and I just scored my FIRST GOAL. I’ve made it.
I’m (Little) Ash Johnson and the dream I had to play professional Aussie Rules footy since I was a kid in outback Halls Creek has finally come true.
If you like the sound of: Water balloon battles! Mud and cows! Playing Aussie Rules footy! Waterhole diving! … then you will LOVE my story!
A footy adventure story based on Ash Johnson’s life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler.
Series: Kimberley Kickers
Published: 28th July 2026
Format: Paperback
Language: English
For Ages: 8+ years old
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 19.1 x 15.0 x 1.2