Which Neil Young song has helped Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, get words on the page for his next book, a novel that has been a dozen years in the making?
4 Kids Future: Sportsman’s Day
May 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A special fundraising event to help fund a trust for four children who lost their parents in tragic circumstances on Anzac Day in Wangaratta.
Haiku Bob – Round 8 – nothing between
May 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Autumn beauty wasn’t enough for Haiku Bob or Collingwood as Stevie J broke Pies fans hearts.
Almanac Footy History: A tribute to those Geelong players who were killed in wars
May 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou pays tribute to war heroes who also played football for the Geelong Football Club. Her focus on Joe Henry Slater’s life is powerful.
Take me out to the ball game
May 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
A touching tribute by Chris Daley to his mate’s dad, Peter Wood, a genuine legend of sport in the south-west of Victoria. A timely reminder of the simplicity and importance of enjoying time with friends and family at a game of sport.
Haiku Bob Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: racing clouds
May 10, 2017 by 6 Comments
Haiku Bob is sad. You’ll see why. [Nice – JTH]
Kicking The Stigma Project: Tasmania
May 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Stepping out onto the field, Jackson Clark encountered a few players who openly talked about their mental health issues. It is a promising show for the future generations where this stigma is removed once and for all.
An Ode to Kade Simpson
May 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Skinny legs and big, blue heart, the terrier from Princes Park as expressed in verse by Warren Tapner.
Haiku Bob: Round 6 – a shade more
May 4, 2017 by 4 Comments
A wonderful collection of haikus from Haiku Bob celebrating a win
Haiku Bob – Round 5: one slow moment
April 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob on the Anzac Day clash.
Bob Lawless – ANZAC Day Tribute
April 24, 2017 by 5 Comments
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.
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