Skip to content
The Medal #author David Ryan episode artwork

Jul 26, 2026 9 min

The Medal #author David Ryan

from Yellow Shelf Podcast Hosted by Johanna Fink, Host of Yellow Shelf

… the strange thing that happened was I realised sport wasn’t my life. I realised that I had an abundance of sporting talent, but I took it for granted because it meant more to my fans than me. Against the backdrop of community football, the heir to a sweeping family fortune and the son of a prominent bikie gang leader forge an unlikely brotherhood. With their families locked in a long and bitter feud, the football prodigies push each other – and the game – to new heights. But in the brutal world of sporting competition, friendship and rivalry can quickly become indistinguishable. When jealousy and ambition spark a devastating on-field accident, their bond is instantly shattered. As anger and guilt take hold, the sportsmen are confronted with the truth that friendship can be forged and fractured by the same forces: ambition, pride and a desperate need for validation. It isn’t just about who’s the better footballer; it is a deeper battle against the lives their fathers have planned for them. To salvage what remains of their friendship, they must face a final test of forgiveness – one that may cost them everything. In the high-stakes world of Australian Rules Football, the price for being the best is high. When all hope seems shattered, can meaning be found again? To connect with David .... https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ryan-author/ https://hemburybooks.com.au/author-david-ryan/

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

… the strange thing that happened was I realised sport wasn’t my life. I realised that I had an abundance of sporting talent, but I took it for granted because it meant more to my fans than me. Against the backdrop of community football, the heir to a sweeping family fortune and the son of a prominent bikie gang leader forge an unlikely brotherhood. With their families locked in a long and bitter feud, the football prodigies push each other – and the game – to new heights. But in the ...

Ready to play

The Medal #author David Ryan

0:00 9:10

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Yellow Shelf Podcast?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this Yellow Shelf Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on July 26, 2026.

Can I download this Yellow Shelf Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.