A footy poem by Damian Balassone about a footy retirement.
The Fall of the Duck
March 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
The crash landing reflected the disgrace of the act implies Damian Ballassone in his latest offering.
Tackled at Moorabbin
March 11, 2025 by 7 Comments
Beware taking on the smallest footballer on the ground Damian Balassone suggests in his poem.
Simon Madden’s Younger Brother
March 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
Footy dreams is the theme of Damian Balassone’s poem ‘Simon Madden’s Younger Brother’.
The Old Baseball Player
February 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
The consequences of playing the field are reflected in the latest offering from Damian Balassone.
Scared Footballers
February 18, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Barassi stare affected many footballers as Damian Balassone explains.
Bob Murphy’s Debut
February 11, 2025 by 5 Comments
A verse from Damian Balassone about Robert Murphy’s first goal.
Outer Suburban Boy
January 21, 2025 by 6 Comments
‘Outer Suburban Boy’ by Damian Balassone reflects the cultural understandings of the suburbs.
The Feats of Pete
January 7, 2025 by 5 Comments
A favourite footballer is dedicated into verse by Damian Balassone.
Almanac Life: Leaving St Peter’s (1981)
January 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Damian Balassone reflects on the sudden and unexpected events of changing schools during childhood.
Strange Dismissals
November 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
The cricket has inspired poet Damian Balassone to make a few quirky observations.
The Gambler
November 5, 2024 by 7 Comments
A selection of verse from Damian Balassone related to the pros and cons of ‘The Gambler’.
Almanac Life: The Tattoo (1990)
October 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls a curious encounter with a drunken dishevelled man in 1990.
Almanac Life: Princess Dies (1997)
October 8, 2024 by 18 Comments
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
October 1, 2024 by 10 Comments
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
September 17, 2024 by 14 Comments
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
September 3, 2024 by 6 Comments
Cripps or Neale? Damian Balassone knows who he prefers.
Reappraising Praise
August 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Praise is the theme of Damian Balassone’s poem from his book ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
Sexual Calisthenics
August 13, 2024 by 4 Comments
A brief poem from Damian Balassone about coming off second best.
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