Product Overview
Plum follows Peter ‘The Plum’ Lum, a 49-year-old national rugby league treasure who lives with his son Gavin and girlfriend Charmayne in the Sydney beachside suburb of Cronulla. It looks like Plum is living the dream until he discovers he has a brain disorder as a result of the hundreds of head knocks and concussions he suffered on the field.
The new diagnosis doesn’t receive its intended effect, as Plum would sooner hide, run and head to the pub for drinks with the boys and pretend everything is peaches. But hiding from the truth isn’t easy when your ex-wife Renee cares too much, and your son comes to realise the father that he worships is falling off his mantle and the game they love might be to blame.
The focus of this study guide is Episode 6 – ‘Impact Player’.
Curriculum Links:
Plum is a recommended resource for students in Years 10–12 in the learning areas of:
- English
- Health
- Media
- Physical Education
Plum is also a valuable resource for students undertaking certificate and tertiary studies in Sport and Recreation. While the study guide has been specifically written for secondary students, many of the suggested activities can be used to facilitate discussions in community and professional sports settings.
