Haiku Bob finds the joy of football in the winter of the world.
Haiku Bob – Round 9 – in the blink of an eye
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
A Collingwood win gives us an uplifting poem from Haiku Bob this week.
Haiku Bob – Round 8 – blindsided
May 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Round 8 haiku is in – here’s Haiku Bob’s latest.
Almanac Poetry: Number 10
May 17, 2018 by 2 Comments
Poet Stephen Whiteside has sent in his latest – which brings together Kevin Sheedy, Bluey Shelton and Ned Kelly.
Almanac Poetry: A local football club
May 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
Get around glennontour’s ode to local footy, with inspiration from Dorothea Mackellar
Haiku Bob – Round 7 – at both ends
May 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A Collingwood win in Brisbane has boosted Haiku Bob’s spirits. Here’s his Round 7 poem.
Et Tactus – Tommy’s sin against the Almighty
May 7, 2018 by 11 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s take on contact with the untouchable umpires, the ballad of Tom Hawkins and other tongue-in-cheek Shakespearean tragedies.
Haiku Bob – Round 6 – almost gone
May 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Here’s Haiku Bob’s reflective Round 6 offering.
Haiku Bob – Round 5: Collingwood v Essendon – the just before
April 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob evokes the Anzac Spirit to celebrate the Pies great win.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: April 25th 2018
April 25, 2018 by 11 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is moved to poetry by the significance of the moment and the Pies’ performance at the MCG on Anzac Day. The afternoon has prompted much contemplation.
Haiku Bob – Round 4: between showers
April 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A win on the road in Adelaide for the Pies has inspired an uplifting haiku from Bob this week.
Haiku Bob – Round 3 – a new side
April 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
For the third time in 2018, here’s the latest from Haiku Bob
A new kids’ book, inspired by #sandpapergate
April 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
As with any parent onto their 1000th read of their kid’s favourite book, Andrew Else decided, “I reckon I can do better”. He hopes all this cheating business hasn’t turned him sour…as he pens his thoughts in verse.
Haiku Bob – Round 1: one shining light
March 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 reflections. Here’s Haiku Bob’s first poem for Season 2018.
The Night Footballer
March 19, 2018 by 8 Comments
Whimsy from our Poet at the Desk, Damian Balassone.
Cricket Caste System
March 14, 2018 by 2 Comments
Some cricket poetry from our Poet at the Desk, Damian Balassone.
AFL: Alphabet Soup
February 18, 2018 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone loves footy. But he’s confused by all the brands. He shares the AFL’s latest marketing plan. They are keen to receive more suggestions.
Almanac Exclusive: Footy Almanac Haiku T-Shirts for sale
February 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
Haiku Bob, Chris Rees and the Footy Almanac bring you some genuinely original T-shirts.
Mike Gatting
December 7, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone has some (poetic) fun with Mike Gatting.
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