Round 2 – Haiku Bob: up down back

Haiku Bob saw aspects of heavenly bodies as Collingwood cut through the power of Port Adelaide.

Round 1 – Haiku Bob: outgoing sky

Haiku Bob is back for the new footy season! He can’t get the word ‘Daicos’ out of his sentences.

2022 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai: kids screaming on the trampoline

Haiku Bob shares the entries to his 11th annual Grand Final Haiku Kukai. Cats, birds, Swans, blood, Sweden and lawnmowers, among other things, feature in this collection of verse to mark the 2022 season’s big day.

Semi-Final – Collingwood v Fremantle: Haiku Bob – the new king

Haiku Bob gives us his unique observations on Collingwood’s semi-final win

Round 22 – Sydney v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – left behind

This may have been a tough one to write about, but Haiku Bob finds a way.

Round 21 – Haiku Bob: winter comforts

Haiku Bob’s down to his last blood pressure bill as he reflects Collingwood’s latest win on a wet and rainy night.

Round 19 – Haiku Bob: through the ages

Haiku Bob relives Collingwood’s last kick win with his inimitable verse.

Round 17 – Haiku Bob: change in pitch

Haiku Bob reflects on Collingwood’s narrow win over rock bottom – North Melbourne over the weekend.

Round 16 – Haiku Bob: small talk

Haiku Bob offers his thoughts on Collingwood’s win over Gold Coast (and those Daicos boys in particular)

Round 15 – Haiku Bob: the ruckman’s reach

Collingwood’s run of success and the creature comforts of home are enough to keep both Haiku Bob and his dog happy.

Round 11 – Haiku Bob: bits of space

Haiku Bob always has a unique take on the game. The Collingwood v Carlton clash caused contrasting emotions before the winner (and the child in Bob) emerged.

Round 9 – Haiku Bob: lopsided moon

Haiku Bob expresses his feelings in haiku through another loss for the Pies.

Round 5 – Haiku Bob: the little good

Haiku Bob reflects on Collingwood’s loss while cooking, and with a good whisky.

Round 2 – Haiku Bob: armchair ride

Haiku Bob reflects on some special moments from Round 2.

Round 1 – St Kilda v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – autumn clarity

Haiku Bob is back with a footy haiku about the Collingwood win over St Kilda.

Almanac Poetry: 2021 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai – Leaning towards the Landlords

Haiku Bob presents some of the many amazing haikus received during the 2021 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai.

The 2021 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai

It’s back! The annual Grand Final haiku kukai will be an integral part of Saturday’s proceedings. Haiku Bob sets the scene.

Round 18 – Haiku Bob: slammed shut

Haiku Bob found similarities between the current Covid situation and the performance of Collingwood in Round 18.

Round 11 – Haiku Bob: the dithering

It’s tough being a Collingwood supporter at the moment as Haiku Bob reflects in his latest haiku poem.

Round 9 – Haiku Bob: like my life

Season 2021 is not a happy time for Collingwood supporters, especially with ‘the coach on everyone’s lips’, as the latest from Haiku Bob suggests.