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I do what you want to do.

I can't tell you who the fuck it took to get your thing.

I do what you want to do.

I can't tell you who the fuck it took to get your thing. Does anyone else know

how some cool records go, Steve?

Yeah, I think so.

Eve, you're playing at Wimbledon.

This is it.

Just go out there and enjoy yourself.

Thanks, Tricia.

Miss Gulagong, we've been looking everywhere for you.

Oh, I'm sorry.

You're meant to be in dressing room number one.

I thought that was just seated play.

Don't worry, dear.

We'll get you there.

Chop, chop.

It's your thing now. You do what you want to do.

I can't tell you.

It's going to be a lovely day.

That's it. Thank you.

Great,

thank you.

Who might you be?

Yvonne.

Well, Yvonne, I'll continue on.

No more moving now.

This is where we're sitting.

Thanks, Frank. Appreciate it. Great to have you, Kenny.

Plenty of shearing to be done.

I'll see you later at the pub.

Come on, kids.

Get in there.

Go on.

Come on.

Here we go.

Let's go have a look.

Barbara, can you watch your sister here for a minute?

Thanks, Bob.

Ever had a house with a proper floor?

Now you're going to have to sweep them off it.

Yeah, now I'll hear you sneaking in at night after you've been at the pub.

Evie, can you grab my hat from the car?

What you got there, Evie?

Good things are gonna come,

Bubba. Just you wait.

Excuse me.

My dad said you people have to go out the back.

Why is dad going to go out the back?

Annie, bloody took your time.

You won't get a drink out here, mate.

Come on.

Between love.

Get up.

What? Over there.

What? I don't see nothing.

That bunyip. I seen it. He's looking at you. He's coming to get you.

Larry, stop scaring your sister.

I seen that bunyip. He's like under the water.

Maybe.

Go and grab some more wood for the fire.

Evie.

Was there really a bun yet

there?

There's a lot of things out here.

That would mean your mum watched out.

See how that works for you.

What are they building?

Read the sign, Eve.

Berlin M District World Memorial Tennis Club opening soon.

We're gonna play tennis.

Sorry,

Eve, you're too little.

You gotta be ten to join the tennis club.

Good.

Ready, Barbara?

Yeah. Here we go.

Good.

Just relax. Here we go.

Good.

That's good, Barbara.

There's another one.

Ready?

Good. Oh, stay relaxed. That's good.

Would your sister like to have a go?

Nah, she hates tennis.

You can't play.

I can. Here, watch.

Nice shot.

Did you see that? I hit a nice shot.

How about one more?

Here we go.

Game to ribbon, one game all, and it's still a gun for sale.

Good, Yvonne.

Now, tight your shoulders and step into the show.

Tight.

I'll be back in a sec. Keep going.

Black car, big tall white fella.

Must be welfare.

She better be worth it, Bill.

Avon!

See, Eve? You're coming to get you. You're going to the mish.

I'm Vic Edwards, tennis coach from Sydney.

Yvonne Goulagon, pleased to meet you.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Yvonne Goulagon.

Why do you want to come out here for?

Just having a look around.

Not much out here.

We'll see about that.

Inside.

Inside now.

Go on.

Welfare don't need to come around here. The house is clean. The kids go to

school. Make sure you put that in your report. This is Mr Edwards. He's a

coach from Sydney.

He wants to have a yarn about Yvonne.

Mr Goodalong, just telling your wife how impressed I am with Yvonne.

She possesses a raw talent that in all my years of coaching I've not witnessed.

And I've coached a Wimbledon finalist, Fred Stolle.

John Newcomb, Australian junior champion.

I think Yvonne could be... Could be what?

As good as those players.

Maybe better.

She's a natural.

What she has, that can't be taught. But with dedicated training, I truly believe

Yvonne could become a world -class tennis player.

You want to coach her?

Yes, I do.

All the way out here?

If you agree to allow me to coach Yvonne, you'd need to think about her

to Sydney.

Mr. Goulagong. I heard what you said.

You want to take our girl away.

I understand. I have daughters too.

I can't emphasize it enough.

Yvonne has the potential to make her mark on the international game of

Show the world that it doesn't matter where you come from. What matters is

what's inside of you.

The talent, the desire.

She has that.

Sydney's a long way from here.

A long way from family.

Yes, it is.

Who's going to pay for this dedicated training?

It won't cost you anything.

And what's in it for you?

The creation of a champion.

That's enough for me.

Where would she live?

She'd live with my family, with my wife, Eva, and our daughter, Tricia.

What about school?

She would certainly attend school.

Any blackfellas at that school?

I don't think there are, no.

I could come home on the holidays.

Would you let me show you what I mean?

There you go.

Meet the ball early.

Follow all the way through.

Well done.

Beautiful.

She's having fun.

Love. And again.

We got something for you, Eve.

It's from everyone in the town.

Yvonne Goulagong from Australia is serving for the match.

Oh, my goodness me. What a glorious serve. It's nice.

Yvonne Goulagong is the new Wimbledon champion.

Hey, you got no shame.

I got a little bit.

Don't forget to treat everyone the same.

And have a lovely day.

I'm proud of you, bub.

Promise me you'll enjoy it.

And when it stops being fun, you come home.

I promise.

Come on, bub.

You're gonna miss the plane.

How was your flight?

Okay? It was good.

A bit bumpy.

Mrs Edwards will feed you to your room.

You make yourself at home.

Yeah, it was all a bit much for me too when I left the country and came to

Sydney. But you get used to it.

I don't know if I will.

Let's go up and see Tricia. You'll be sharing a room with her. She'll help you

to settle in.

Come on.

Tricia, say hello.

This is Yvonne.

Hi. Hello.

The bathroom is down the hall. If you need anything, just ask.

Thank you.

Tricia, please make Yvonne feel welcome.

Yes, Mum.

Lunch is in half an hour.

Never had a bed to myself before.

What's that?

It's from Princess Magazine.

I've had it since I was little.

It's a story about a girl who dreams of going to Wimbledon and winning.

Is that your dream?

Send me a postcard when you get there.

Good. Thank you, Mr Edwards.

You make sure Tricia doesn't keep you up gossiping all night.

Because it all starts tomorrow.

Not only tennis.

We've got school.

And deportment and elocution lessons.

All part of the plan.

Get you ready for life on and off the course.

How does that sound?

Sounds good, Mr Edwards.

You're not going to be doing this alone.

I'll be with you every step of the way.

Would you like to ring home?

But the post office is shut on the weekends.

We've arranged to call home every Friday at 5pm.

So, have you been to Sydney before, Yvonne?

Perhaps we girls should plan a little tour next weekend.

Where should we take her, Tricia?

Can we go to Lena Park?

I don't see why not.

Doesn't have to be all work and no play, does it, Mr Edwards?

But tennis is fun.

Yvonne's got the right attitude.

You could take a leaf out of her book, Patricia.

You ready, girl?

For

God's

sake, Tricia, concentrate.

You're waving that racket round like a magic wand.

No, leave her, Yvonne.

She's fine.

Your backhand lacks power, but your weakness will become your strength in no

time. You remember that.

If you change your grip, just a quarter of an inch.

That's it.

It'll change the game bet

Good

follow -through

You lost him straight, didn't you, Patricia?

Paul was off colour.

Maybe he didn't want it enough.

Is he going okay, then?

Quiet, please.

Love, Ted.

Are these English parties always this much fun?

Excuse me.

Hi.

Hi.

I don't like them either.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Would you like another?

Here.

You did not see that.

See what?

I'm Roger Corley.

It's an honour to meet you.

I'm Yvonne Goulagon. I know.

You're here taking Sutton by storm and warming up for your first Wimbledon.

Well, have you got a pen?

Don't you want my autograph?

What are you doing tomorrow?

Playing tennis.

After that?

I'd have to check.

My social calendar's chock -a -block.

Oh, come on. Don't fight it.

I'm English and I'm charming.

And England can do better than this.

Well, what are you doing here, then?

Being a good friend.

Although it seems like my good friend has found another.

It's about that date.

It's a date now, is it?

What about it?

Rolling Stones are playing at Earl's Court. You're kidding. You got tickets?

Is that a yes?

Change that match and it's still a go.

Right on.

Thank you.

Lonely feeling deep inside.

Find a corner where I can hide.

Silent footsteps crowding me.

Sudden darkness.

But I can see.

No sugar tonight in my coffee.

No sugar tonight in my tea.

Look at this.

Two prettiest girls in tennis.

Pretty and talented. They're calling you the sunshine supergirl, Yvonne.

I think I'll work.

Big plans for Yvonne, haven't we, Pet?

If you say so, Mr. Edwards.

And what are those plans, Vic? In four years' time.

Avon will be Wimbledon champion.

That's optimistic.

I'd say confident.

Dad, we have plans for dinner tonight.

Have you?

Who with?

With Roger and Paul.

Well, I don't think that's a very good idea.

We're into the second round of Wimbledon. We need you well -rested.

Don't be out late.

We won't.

I thought we'd never get away.

Hello, Gon.

Looking lovely.

You too.

How was your day? Yeah, it was good. I did some training, and then we... Hello.

I'm Roger Corley.

Yes, I've seen you sniffing around my daughters.

What do you do, Roger?

This and that.

Played the British tennis circuit for a few years. Realised I'd never make the

slam, so I turned my attention to my journalism.

Which paper?

Magazines, mostly.

Women's own.

Honey.

I write romance stories, mostly.

Calling yourself?

Yes. Never heard of you.

Oh, you wouldn't have.

Wasn't very good.

Not like Yvonne.

Dad, leave the poor man alone.

We're going.

Lovely to meet you.

Our deal didn't stand a chance today.

Seriously, you dazzled her. It was almost embarrassing to watch.

So is this.

Be quiet.

Well, I enjoyed it. I don't think Odile did.

I heard her dad's a duke or something.

Wait, do they have those in France?

Much as a revolution.

Her father does own a tennis club, though.

Right next door to his castle.

Just as well she has that to fall back on.

Let's get this cake!

Oh, here we go.

You're an absolute animal.

Shall we get some dessert? No, no, no, let's go dancing.

No.

Oh, don't tell me, Mr. Edwards.

Is he always like that?

Yeah, basically.

I wouldn't be here without him.

You're just afraid I'm going to show you up on the dance floor.

You think?

Do you have moods? Oh, you're going down.

I've got the best moods.

It's happening.

I just wish I had that much energy on the tennis court. You are magnificent in

any setting.

Cheers, Paul.

Why?

We should carry on then, yeah?

Right.

So you got some moves?

Are you conceding?

No way.

Wait till you see my Lindy hop.

Your Lindy what?

It's all in the balance. Oh, right.

I don't know what you're laughing at. I'm not laughing. Oh, really? I never

laugh. Oh, you're a bad liar, Gon.

Oh, right.

I've been carrying this around all night.

Are you mad? It's only been a few weeks.

God. No, sorry. It's a gift. It's a small gift, not a

proposal.

Wait, you mean you don't want to marry me? God, no.

I mean, not yet.

Turn around.

Thank you for...

Easy, you

too.

You're welcome.

See you soon.

See you.

Yeah.

You're such a daisy, Monk Oligo.

I'd say irresistible.

What the hell is going on?

What do you mean?

I will not have you making a fool of me.

Really?

Just dinner, Mr. Edwards.

Nothing else. I know what it was.

You're not here to enjoy yourself.

You're here to play tennis, to do what I say.

Can't we just have a night out? You're here to compete.

Have you no respect for me, our family, for tennis?

For God's sake, Tricia, you're an embarrassment.

I'm sick of this.

And I'm sick of you controlling my life. What to do, how to be, what to say.

It's always the Vic Edwards way.

I just don't want you to throw it all away.

I won't.

What are you doing?

I'm done. I'm going home.

What? No. Tricia, you can't go. You can't leave. I can and I will.

I'm out of the mixed doubles.

We're out of the women's. There's no reason for me to stay.

Do you agree with me? It's not mine.

But I need you. You don't. There are a thousand people who can play doubles

you better than I can.

It's not just about tennis.

I know.

But I'm tired of being humiliated by him.

Don't let him tell you you're not good enough.

Talk to him.

It wouldn't work.

Nothing I do makes him happy.

Sorry, Eve.

You're going to have to work out how to deal with him by yourself.

You're Yvonne Goulagong, aren't you?

Can I get your autograph?

My wife loves you.

Is that okay?

Sure love that.

Thanks.

You look well and truly ready, Pat.

Ready for what?

Send to court.

I just heard.

What? Tomorrow?

It's a second -round match.

I'm unknown. What are we doing on centre court? There's a lot of interest in

you, and rightly so.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Mr Edwards.

Peaches has won Wimbledon.

Junior Wimbledon.

Eva, be proud.

Celebrate this.

You're the first Aborigine to play on the centre court of Wimbledon.

Is that what this is about?

Maybe in a black fella.

Who cares?

The tennis world is talking about you. That's a good thing.

Use it.

Can we get dinner?

I'm starving.

Yeah, of course.

We'll stop on the way back.

want to apologize for my behavior last night pet but maybe it's better that

tricia went hard she just wasn't happy all i want is

what's best for you you know that don't you i do mr edwards thank you

Not so well.

It's not like you to lose a wink over tennis.

We are playing centre court at Wimbledon.

I am.

And joining me in the commentary box today is reigning Wimbledon champion

Jones. Anne, how does it feel not to be taking part this year?

Quite relaxing, honestly.

And a privilege to be here.

Yvonne Gulagong will be playing on centre court for the first time against

former junior champion Peaches Bartlett. Anne, would you say it's a case of an

Aborigine David versus an American Goliath on court today?

Not at all, Dan.

Barkovits has had a strong start to the season, but Yvonne plays with

confidence, agility and a real ingenuity.

She's only 18, but she was as cool as a cucumber when she took a sip of me at

Sutton a few weeks ago.

Let's see if she can bring some of that composure to centre court. A gazelle

like Grace has been much praised in the press.

Anne, would you say she's an instinctive player?

Say she's a smart one.

And that, combined with her temperament and her positive attitude, makes her an

enviable opponent.

Ladies, it's time.

And the first Aborigine to set foot on Centre Court, no less. That's a long

journey in anyone's book. Ladies and gentlemen.

Oh, here they come. Stepping onto Centre Court, Mr. Jane Bartkiewicz from the

United States of America and Mr. Yvonne Goulagon from Australia.

So we're in for a fierce contest today.

I'd say so, Dan. And I'm willing to bet Yvonne has a long career ahead of her.

And of course, somebody who has been instrumental in that is her coach, Vic

Edwards.

Ms. Sparkowitz, disturb.

Silence, please.

Quietly.

Thirteen love.

Thirteen love.

I do want to apologise for my behaviour last night, Beth.

But maybe it's better that Tricia went home.

She just wasn't happy.

All I want is what's best for you. You know that, don't you?

I do, Mr Edwards.

Thank you.

Good night, Mr. Edwards.

3040, Peaches has a set point on Yvon Cerf.

Jules.

Mystery serves today in the set.

It's fast moving with 20 minutes on the clock and Peaches controlling the pace.

Perhaps not the game we expected.

Peaches gets the break and takes the set.

Now that's impressive.

Certainly intelligent play by Peaches, but I'd argue that Yvonne is out of

Perhaps overwhelmed.

can be a daunting place to play.

if I shocked you.

It's just that I really do care about you, Pat.

I care about you too, Mr. Edwards.

I was just about to have a bath, get to bed.

Important match tomorrow.

You can let yourself out.

Pat.

I'm in love with you.

You're the most beautiful plant I've ever seen. I've fallen in love with the

woman you've become.

If you ever put your tongue in my mouth again,

I will bite it off!

Eva, no, no, no, no, no.

You've got to understand.

Oh, Mr. Edwards, I think it's time you left. Eva, please.

Edward, please.

I think it's time you go.

Hello? Hello, you all right in there?

Hi. Sorry, I heard shouting. Is everything okay in here?

Yes, yes, everything's fine.

My coach was just leaving.

Lugong has been completely outplayed.

Yes, this will be a real setback for her.

Demoralising to lose the match so quickly.

I feel like you let the crowd down. And not just the crowd, Anne.

Vic Edwards may be regretting bringing her to Wimbledon this early in her

career.

C -grade effort on the centre court of Wimbledon. What a joke.

The whole crowd could see your mind wasn't on the game.

You went bloody walkabout.

Such a gutless effort.

Well?

You'll stay here for the plate tournament?

That's where the losers from the first two rounds play each other.

Maybe that's more your level.

Yvonne, Yvonne, Yvonne.

Vic Edwards has spoken about his four -year plan for you. How much did today

that plan back, do you think?

I don't know.

You'd have to ask him.

How do you think today went, Yvonne?

Are you satisfied with your performance?

No.

I guess I wasn't my best.

Couldn't quite feel it.

Peaches deserved the win. She outplayed me.

The plan's on track.

Today was disappointing, but Yvonne will learn from this.

We'll learn from it. You've all seen what a beautiful player she is.

There's talk you went walkabout on court today. Can you tell us what that means?

Yvonne's the first Aborigine to play on center court, and I'm nothing but proud

to be a part of that. Yvonne, have you got what it takes to win this

Will you be back next year to make your coach proud?

Yvonne. Yvonne.

Yvonne. Yvonne.

Yvonne.

Why are you going to South Africa? Are you a supporter of apartheid? You're

going to a country where the oppression of black people is written in law.

That's totally inappropriate.

I asked Yvonne. I'm going to play tennis.

For the first time in history, two Australians will contest the women's

final at Wimbledon. Come on, Evie. Margaret Court will meet the young

Yvonne Goulagon.

Which got lost?

My letter to you or yours to me?

I got your letter.

Mum!

I don't want you to throw away all that hard work.

I'm worried if you go home now, you'll never come back.