Kevin Densley compares two spectacular feats from two different eras. [Welcome Kevin – Ed]
Bruce Dawe: A Poet remembered
April 3, 2020 by 2 Comments
Vin Maskell is a huge fan of Bruce Dawe, and shares his previously published stories of the poet as a tribute to celebrate the life that has just passed.
Almanac Poetry: A greeting from Bruce Dawe
April 3, 2020 by 12 Comments
This piece was written by John Harms just after he had received a beaut greeting card from Bruce Dawe around Christmas time 2016. Bruce Dawe’s poetry, loved by many, was special to John Harms.
Poetry: ‘Life Cycle’, by Bruce Dawe
April 2, 2020 by 18 Comments
Life Cycle by Bruce Dawe captures the significance of footy in Victoria and beyond. Life and footy are so entwined in all those places (and cultures) where footy is meaningful to the people. [This was published to celebrate the birth of Henry Joseph Santamaria – Ed]
Robbie Flower at the Western Oval
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone has just published a book of poems about footy greats, here’s one about the dazzling Robbie Flower.
AFLW Round 4 – Haiku Bob: blunt sounds
March 4, 2020 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob ponders his Magpies’ performance in their loss on Friday night under the closed roof at Docklands.
AFLW Round 3 – Haiku Bob: just a few points
February 28, 2020 by 5 Comments
So close, yet so far, feathers ruffled, Pies fly off to swoop another day. Haiku Bob reflects.
Daisy Pearce
February 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Daisy Pearce has returned to the AFLW this season, stamping her class on the competition immediately. Damian Balassone penned these words a couple of years ago but they still ring true today.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – upside down
February 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob captures the afternoon at the footy with his daughter at the clash between their Collingwood and rival Carlton.
A Perfume Bottle from 1882
February 17, 2020 by 10 Comments
Anna Pavlou was awed by a little urn, as many are when they see it for the first time.
Poetry: The Man from Moe
February 12, 2020 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone with a teaser from a forthcoming book of verse.
AFLW Round 1 – Collingwood v West Coast Eagles (Haiku Bob): A blaze of sunshine
February 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
A summer’s day, women’s footy, first match of the season, gloriously captured as only Haiku Bob can.
“Backlift!” an ode to the Prince who strode onto Junction Oval for the best of causes
February 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
Some of the old VFL grounds played host to spirited contests with plenty of goodwill in the stands this weekend, but only the Junction Oval featured cricket and pleasingly for those who loved watching his peerless strokes, the Prince of Port of Spain himself, Brian Lara.
Almanac Roadtrips: Tea in Taree
January 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell and family take the road to Taree, and arrive just in time for tea.
Who Killed David Hookes?
December 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone pens a thought provoking view of the death of cricketer David Hookes.
Strange Rain
October 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A punting windfall as expressed by Damian Balassone in his poem.
Nursing Six Packs to their Chests – The 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
October 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Check out some of the fabulous responses to Haiku Bob’s 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai.
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