Martin Croker has put together a powerful tribute to his Great Uncle Robert Leslie Lawless, a Lance Corporal who was killed in France on 22 April 2017.
Gary Ablett
April 20, 2017 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone has written a poem about God himself, Gary Ablett.
Sacked
April 20, 2017 by 96 Comments
Andrew Gigacz posted this piece from five years ago on Facebook today and it is brutally honest account of job loss and the effect it can have on someone’s mental health. Must read.
Almanac Poetry: Do it for them
April 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
A player’s lament, for the team and supporter: just do it!
Haiku Bob – Round 4: belly flops and bintangs
April 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob battles the food and sun of Bali as Collingwood can only add to the pain.
Footy coaching of a different kind – Vale John Clarke
April 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
A classic piece of football related comedy from the late John Clarke.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Hard Times Come
April 19, 2017 by 11 Comments
It was quiet on the South Morang train as Rick Kane made his way back from the MCG on Easter Monday.
Almanac Music: Andy’s Wake
April 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A farewell to gifted Bendigo musician Andy Pattison who died suddenly. This was quite a wake.
Shane Morwood
April 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone pens a poem to Collingwood and Sydney backman Shane Morwood.
In search of All Along the Line (a request from Julie McInerney)
April 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Julie McInerny has a story and a poem – read out some time in the 1930s. Apparently it’s in a book which Julie is looking for. Surely someone must be able to help? [Interesting – JTH]
Haiku Bob – Round 3 – murmurings of war
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A Collingwood one point win has Haiku Bob embracing the beauty of the Autumn moon.
RIP John Clarke: The Dagg is Dead
April 10, 2017 by 20 Comments
Peter Baulderstone mourns the passing – and celebrates the work, wisdom and wit – of John Clarke.
The Boys Trip – Day 1: Gestation
April 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Stuart Hunter is about to head off with his family on a sporting tour of England. This is his first report.
A real flood report… oh, and a footy update.
April 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Here’s a report from Up North where the flood is no big deal – it’s just part of life. There’s some big footy news as well. [Hope this strikes a chord Down South Mick – JTH]
Haiku Bob – Round 2: Broken cobwebs
April 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob laments the form of the Pies in his inimitable style.
Almanac Music: In Praise of Lucky Oceans – and Robyn and Doug
April 5, 2017 by 8 Comments
Peter Crossing laments the loss of some great music shows from Radio National. The ABC’s decommissioning may save on dollars but has come at a greater cost?
Almanac Art: Football at ‘Arlparra Store’ by Katie Kemarre
March 30, 2017 by 7 Comments
A terrific painting by by Katie Kemarre entitled ‘Football at Arlparra store’. It comes from an area called Utopia- central desert region which adorns the walls of Braham Dabscheck.
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