
"The rules are never black and white."
16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gry helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.
Gary 'Blacky' Black

Dumby Red

Clarence

Pickles

Bob Black

Liz Black

Arks

Greggy

Darcy

Pretty

Shirl
Big Mac

Tommy Red

Mark Arks
Tom McGuane
Thumper