Almanac (Footy) Poetry: There was a Game

The Footy Almanac presents a further offering from Saskia Schaap as she ponders questions about our great game and their ramifications.

Almanac (Footy) Poetry: In My Blood

Football and family go hand in hand as Saskia Schaap shows in this fine poem about her own family. But football is not the most important thing that runs in her family, as you will find out.

My first running race

  I remember I entered my first and ever running race when I was just five years of age. I was with my school St. Mary’s Primary at Monivae College oval and I was wearing a yellow t-shirt to represent that I belonged to Loreto, a sports house. I felt excited because I was only [Read more]