Big Head Retires

A footy poem by Damian Balassone about a footy retirement.

The Fall of the Duck

The crash landing reflected the disgrace of the act implies Damian Ballassone in his latest offering.

Tackled at Moorabbin

Beware taking on the smallest footballer on the ground Damian Balassone suggests in his poem.

Simon Madden’s Younger Brother

Footy dreams is the theme of Damian Balassone’s poem ‘Simon Madden’s Younger Brother’.

The Old Baseball Player

The consequences of playing the field are reflected in the latest offering from Damian Balassone.

Scared Footballers

The Barassi stare affected many footballers as Damian Balassone explains.

Bob Murphy’s Debut

A verse from Damian Balassone about Robert Murphy’s first goal.

Outer Suburban Boy

‘Outer Suburban Boy’ by Damian Balassone reflects the cultural understandings of the suburbs.

The Feats of Pete

A favourite footballer is dedicated into verse by Damian Balassone.

Almanac Life: Leaving St Peter’s (1981)

Damian Balassone reflects on the sudden and unexpected events of changing schools during childhood.

Old Timers at the Bar

In every pub, you see them at the bar chatting about the good times in the old times.

Strange Dismissals

The cricket has inspired poet Damian Balassone to make a few quirky observations.

The Gambler

A selection of verse from Damian Balassone related to the pros and cons of ‘The Gambler’.

Almanac Life: The Tattoo (1990)

Damian Balassone recalls a curious encounter with a drunken dishevelled man in 1990.

Almanac Life: Princess Dies (1997)

Damian Balassone remembers the announcement of Princess Diana’s death during the footy match he was attending and some of the crowd reaction.

Almanac Life: Advice from Reuben Pelerman

Damian Balassone recalls 1991, his musical and literary journey, a deferral from his commerce degree, and his eventual move to the Gold Coast where he lasted two days working for the owner of the Brisbane Bears.

Almanac Footy: Clint’s Streak

Damian Balassone remembers his school mate Clint and his incredible winning streak in obtaining tickets to the Grand Final over many years. Clint went to extraordinary lengths to gain tickets as Damian recalls.

Lachie Neale

Cripps or Neale? Damian Balassone knows who he prefers.

Reappraising Praise

Praise is the theme of Damian Balassone’s poem from his book ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.

Sexual Calisthenics

A brief poem from Damian Balassone about coming off second best.