A punting windfall as expressed by Damian Balassone in his poem.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: My new umbrella
September 9, 2019 by 5 Comments
Despite the weather initially gloomy and the traffic bothersome, Damian Balassone was glad to reach the MCG and see his Pies conquer the Cats for a spot in the preliminary final.
Almanac Cricket – Australia’s Narrowest Test Losses: 1981-2019
August 29, 2019 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone details some depressing Test match losses since 1981 by Australian Test Cricket teams.
Poetry: Footy Memorabilia
July 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
A brief verse from Damian Balassone on sacred totems.
Footy Language: Talking Clearly, Clearly Classified
May 29, 2019 by 11 Comments
Clearly, we have an outbreak of ‘clearly’ usage in footy language. Damian Balasonne examines the phenomenon.
Footy Poetry – Hanger
May 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone on Ashley Sampi. A nod to past and present events.
Footy Poetry: Mongrel Punt Proverb
May 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Proverbially succinct advice from Damian Balassone.
1987 Australian Open Final
April 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone on a tennis great’s unfortunately timed meal of meringue, cream and fruit.
Almanac Poetry: Animal Enclosure
February 5, 2019 by 6 Comments
Another footy poem from Damian Balassone, this time about a stoush between The Kid and Spud.
Oh, Darrell Hair
November 27, 2018 by 22 Comments
Darrell has a bad Hair day, as Damian Balassone conveys.
TAB Epigram
November 2, 2018 by 4 Comments
Wilde about the flutter! The latest from wordsmith Damian Balassone.
Sports Role Models
October 31, 2018 by 6 Comments
Damian Balassone’s poem on the differing facets of role models in sport.
The Gambler at the Guillotine
October 23, 2018 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone’s latest offering provides a cutting edge view of the perils of the punt.
Strange Game in a Strange Land
September 25, 2018 by 6 Comments
Poet Damian Balassone delivers us another beautiful footy poem.
The Black and White Song and Dance
September 3, 2018 by 30 Comments
Damian Balassone takes us on a beautiful familial journey of joining the Collingwood faithful via Abruzzo, Dights Falls and Victoria Park with thanks to his late father, Donato.
My Favourite Helen
July 19, 2018 by 11 Comments
Only one Helen can top the list in poet Damian Balassone’s opinion…
Johnny Warren’s Wig
July 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
The latest whimsy from Damian Balassone on Johnny Warren’s Wig.
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